Martinez’ hat trick helps Atlanta United beat Whitecaps 4-1
ATLANTA — The Vancouver Whitecaps had a clear game plan heading into their road match against Atlanta United on Saturday night.
An early red card changed that for Carl Robinson’s men.
Josef Martinez had his fourth career hat trick to help Atlanta beat the Whitecaps 4-1.
Vancouver (2-1-0) played a man down, and from behind, for most of the match after Kendall Waston was given a straight red card for elbowing in the 13th minute that led to an Atlanta penalty kick. Martinez, a 24-year old who was fourth in MLS with 19 goals last season, converted from the spot moments later.