Giorgos Giakoumakis continued his start to post-Celtic life with another goal for new club Atlanta United.
The 28-year-old swapped the SPFL for the MLS in the January transfer window but was forced to wait longer than expected for his debut due to Visa issues.
Giakoumakis missed United's first match of the new season before making a pair of half-hour substitute appearances against Toronto FC and Charlotte.
His third match, and first start, brought his maiden Atlanta goal: a powerful header in a 5-1 rout of Portland Timbers on March 19.
The striker followed that up with an international call-up and played 81 minutes across two games for Greece against Lithuania and Gibraltar before arriving back in the USA.
He scored the only goal of the game in his return - making it two goals from two starts so far - with his seventh-minute poacher's effort the difference between United and New York Red Bulls. It marked the first time ever that United have beaten Red Bulls in the regular season.
You can watch the goal below:
Atlanta, get used to seeing THIS ⚡️😍 pic.twitter.com/uUR8uPN7yD
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) April 1, 2023
"What an amazing game, thank you for the support," the goalscorer said afterwards while picking up the player of the match award. "It's always amazing to celebrate with you. Let's get going on to the next one.
Giakoumakis's predatory finish also impressed his new team-mates, with United winger Derrick Etienne Jr commenting: "That man number seven was born to score goals."
Atlanta are currently flying high in the Eastern Conference and sit second, just a point behind early pace-setters FC Cincinnati.
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