Emmanuel Boateng emerged as the hero for New England Revolution in a thrilling Leagues Cup encounter against Atlas, which culminated in a dramatic penalty shootout.

The game ended in a 2-2 draw after full-time and added time, setting the stage for an intense battle between the two sides at Gillette Stadium.

Boateng did not feature in the starting lineup, but he made a significant impact when he entered the field in the 69th minute, replacing Noel Buck.

Early in the match, Atlas took the lead in the 8th minute when Mateo García struck a brilliant shot from outside the box, assisted by Jaziel Martínez. Just three minutes later, Jordy Caicedo added to Atlas' advantage with a header, finding the bottom left corner from the center of the box.

However, New England Revolution fought back, with Gustavo Bou pulling one back for his team in the 30th minute. The spirited effort from the Revolution paid off, and in the 79th minute, Gustavo Bou found the back of the net again, this time equalizing the score.

As the game reached added time, tensions escalated, and Anderson Santamaría of Atlas received a second yellow card, leading to his dismissal from the match.

The thrilling contest eventually went into a penalty shootout, where both teams displayed nerves of steel. In the end, New England Revolution emerged victorious, edging out Atlas with an 8-7 win.

Emmanuel Boateng played a crucial role in the shootout, successfully converting his penalty as the team's sixth taker. His composure under pressure was essential in securing the victory for New England Revolution.

The dramatic win propels New England Revolution further in the Leagues Cup, and Boateng's heroics will undoubtedly be remembered by the fans and team alike as they progress in the competition.