Carles Gil goal lifts Revolution past Atlanta United, 1-0

ATLANTA AP New England s Carles Gil scored on a first-half penalty kick and Aljaz Ivacic made it stand up for a - triumph over Atlanta United on Saturday Gil put an end to a scoreless match in the th minute on a PK after he was fouled by Atlanta United s Emmanuel Latte Lath Gil sent a left-footed shot into the top left corner of the net giving him three of the Revolution s four goals on the season The other one was an own goal by New York City FC defender Thiago Martins in a - loss Gil has goals in career appearances since all with New England Ivacic saved five shots for the Revolution - - It was his second clean sheet this season and his first since a scoreless draw against Nashville SC in the season opener Brad Guzan finished with six saves for Atlanta United - - at the end of a three-match homestand Guzan had four saves and Ivacic two in the first half Atlanta United s Tom s Chancalay played for the first time since tearing an ACL in May He subbed into the match for Ignatius Ganago in the th minute The Revolution s Maxi Urruti made his st career appearance just one of functioning players to reach New England takes a - - lead in the all-time series after going - - in the last nine matchups The Revs will host New York City FC on Saturday Atlanta United travels to play the Philadelphia Union on Saturday