Atlanta United attacker Ronaldo Cisneros celebrates after scoring
FILE — Atlanta United attacker Ronaldo Cisneros celebrates after scoring against Inter Miami, Sunday, April 24, 2022, during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) Wilfredo Lee, Associated Press
By Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) — Ronaldo Cisneros scored two first-half goals to spark Atlanta United to a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday night.

Cisneros scored in the 7th minute and polished off a brace in the 33rd with his team-leading sixth goal to stake Atlanta United (7-8-5) to a 2-0 lead. Five of Cisneros’ six scores have come in two matches.

Johan Kappelhof scored the lone goal for RSL (8-7-6) in the 37th minute.

Atlanta United outshot RSL 14-10 with a 7-4 advantage in shots on goal.

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Rocco Ríos Novo had three saves for Atlanta. Zac MacMath saved five for RSL.

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