Giorgos Giakoumakis' hat trick lifts Atlanta United past Revolution

(Photo credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports)Giorgos Giakoumakis scored his first MLS hat trick to propel Atlanta United to a 4-1 win over the visiting New England Revolution on Saturday.

Thiago Almada also scored for Atlanta (1-1-0, 3 points).

Carles Gil scored for the Revolution (0-3-0, 0 points).

New England controlled the play early and had several chances to strike first through the first 15 minutes.

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