Giorgos Giakoumakis made it four goals in four starts as his stunning start to life in MLS football continued.
The former Celtic man made the move to Atlanta United during the winter window and has hit the ground instantly at his new side. It only took him FOUR minutes to grab the opener away at Toronto as he superbly headed home from a corner to get his side up and running on the road.
Richie Laryea levelled for the hosts two minutes before half-time but Machop Chol fired Giakoumakis and Co back into the lead heading into the final 15 minutes of the game. Atlanta looked like they'd be heading for a big away day win but they suffered late heartbreak with Brandon Servania salvaging a share of the spoils for the hosts in the 94th minute of the clash.
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The result leaves Atlanta third in the Eastern Conference standings after eight games. They've picked up four wins, three draws and just one defeat in that run and find themselves just two points off the league summit with Cincinnati and New England both level at the top of the table on 17 points to date.
Giakouamakis made the move to the USA following 18 months at Celtic. Ange Postecoglou snapped up the Greek international from VVV Venlo during his first season in charge and the striker rewarded the faith with a healthy goal return of 17 goals in 29 appearances.
This campaign, despite playing second fiddle mostly to Kyogo Furuashi, he netted nine times for the Hoops before his move to Atlanta United including a Champions League strike against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Next up for Atlanta is a home clash with Chicago Fire before U.S. Open Cup third round action against Memphis 901.
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