Thiago Almada scores lone goal as Atlanta blanks D.C.

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Thiago Almada's spectacular second-half goal gave Atlanta United a 1-0 road victory over D.C. United on Wednesday.

Almada's fifth goal of the season broke open a scoreless match in the 79th minute. The midfielder first took the ball on the left side of the field, then maneuvered himself into the front of the box and launched a well-placed right-footed shot into the net.

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