Martinez bags brace as Atlanta shames 10-man Chicago
Josef Martinez is making a fine introduction stateside after he scored a brace in Atlanta United's 4-0 dismissal of the Chicago Fire on Saturday, recording a personal tally of five goals in three MLS matches.
The Venezuelan, on loan from Torino, probably couldn't believe his luck as the seas parted - or, in this case, the Chicago Fire's defensive drips Joao Meira and Jonathan Campbell - to let the ball roll neatly into his path for his side's second.
Miguel Almirón ➕ @JosefMartinez17 = ¡GOLAZO!
— Fútbol MLS (@futbolMLS) March 18, 2017
No puede parar de marcar el venezolano, es un verdadero ¡KILLER! #ATLvCHI 2-0 pic.twitter.com/NeAgZJfQLd
Some horrific delegation from the 10-man Fire's backline, but Martinez finished with aplomb after rounding Jorge Bava.
Martinez, 23, then added gloss to the tie on 82 minutes when he again evaded the 'keeper before converting his side's fourth.
Martínez marca su doblete y pone el 4-0 ante el Fire. pic.twitter.com/6F4pJwIH07
— Univision Deportes (@UnivisionSports) March 18, 2017