Rewards vs. Risks

Another intriguing aspect to this one is how NYCFC approach the pace of the game… do they go all out to cancel the Atlanta away goal early, or do they look to do what Atlanta did to them in the Bronx and look to stifle and frustrate, hanging in the game for as long as possible and look to hit on the break?

For Atlanta, it’s tough too – they will feel as though they need to score again to give themselves some breathing space but they’ll know that City have the attacking players to hurt them with heavyweight away goals if they leave gaps in pursuit of more goals.

These are the games that tactically-focused Head Coaches like Dome Torrent and Tata Martino relish, meaning it will be absolutely fascinating to see how both sides approach this concluding leg of the tie.