KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) – Pity Martinez seemed to be everywhere.
He scored off a nifty back-heeled flick. He launched a pinpoint pass to set up another goal. He swooped in to find the net one more time with the keeper out of position.
After a disappointing debut season with Atlanta United, Martinez showed off the tantalizing skills that made him the South American player of the year and could take him to stardom in Major League Soccer.
Martinez scored two goals and assisted on another Tuesday night to lead Atlanta to a 3-0 victory over Honduran club Motagua, giving United a 4-1 aggregate victory in the opening round of the CONCACAF Champions League.