Pity Martinez lifts Atlanta United past Nashville SC with 2 goals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Photo Courtesy of Atlanta United • Atlanta United vs Nashville SC at Mercedes Benz Stadium, August 22, 2020

Atlanta United returned to action Saturday night against Nashville SC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the club’s first match in the continuation of the MLS Regular Season schedule without fans.

Home sweet home 🏟 pic.twitter.com/i6k9vCTazN

— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) August 22, 2020

The last time Atlanta played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium was March 7, a 2-1 win against FC Cincinnati, as Barco and Hyndman each scored their second goals of the season.

In the 40th minute Pity Martinez scored his first goal of the night.

Control and composure from our No.1️⃣0️⃣ 👌 pic.twitter.com/6R6dklnaOz

— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) August 22, 2020

Later in the half Martinez scored a second goal to help Atlanta United defeat Nashville SC 2-0.

WHAT A STRIKE 💥

Pity Martínez puts his boot through that one ‼️ pic.twitter.com/1IQcorYrYL

— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) August 23, 2020

The Argentine now has seven career regular season goals for Atlanta United. Martinez had a team-high 32 passes attempted in the opponents half. Franco Escobar and Martinez each had a team-high seven recoveries.

Brad Guzan recorded his 37th clean sheet for Atlanta United, first of 2020 season.

Atlanta United (3-3-0, 9 points) returns to action Wednesday, Aug. 26 at Inter Miami FC (8:00 p.m., FOX Sports South, Sports Radio 92-9 The Game), the first time they’ll face the expansion team. Atlanta returns home to Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, Aug. 29 against Orlando City SC at 3:30 p.m.