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Atlanta takes down NYCFC, Red Bulls come from behind against Crew to advance in MLS playoffs

The league's two top teams will meet in the Eastern Conference finals while the Portland Timbers learned their opponents in the West.

Miguel Almiron scored a stunning free kick on Sunday while Josef Martinez added a brace to help Atlanta United take down New York City FC in their MLS playoff clash.

Atlanta put together a 3-1 win on the day and a 4-1 aggregate victory over NYCFC, booking a date in the Eastern Conference final against the New York Red Bulls.

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The Paraguayan star's set piece highlight came moments before halftime, as Almiron curled a shot past the wall and a diving Sean Johnson to give Atlanta a 2-0 lead on the day and a 3-0 advantage on aggregate.