Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC, 2022 Major League Soccer, Regular Season
· MLSNashville SC gets first-ever win over Crew
Alex Muyl scored as Nashville SC ended the Columbus Crew's unbeaten streak with a 1-0 victory in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Foul by Sean Davis (Nashville SC).
- 1': Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 5': Derrick Etienne (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5': Foul by Eric Miller (Nashville SC).
- 6': Foul by Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew).
- 6': Randall Leal (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 8': Offside, Nashville SC. Joe Willis tries a through ball, but C.J. Sapong is caught offside.
- 9': Foul by Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC).
- 9': Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 11': Attempt saved. Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Derrick Etienne.
- 12': Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Jack Maher.
- 12': Attempt blocked. Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 12': Offside, Columbus Crew. Milos Degenek tries a through ball, but Gyasi Zardes is caught offside.
- 15': C.J. Sapong (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 15': Foul by Milos Degenek (Columbus Crew).
- 21': Attempt blocked. Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Randall Leal.
- 21': Corner, Nashville SC. Conceded by Jonathan Mensah.
- 28': Goal! Columbus Crew 0, Nashville SC 1. Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Taylor Washington with a cross.
- 29': Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Foul by Alex Muyl (Nashville SC).
- 31': Attempt saved. C.J. Sapong (Nashville SC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Hany Mukhtar with a through ball.
- 33': Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) hits the right post with a left footed shot from the left side of the box. Assisted by C.J. Sapong following a fast break.
- 34': Attempt missed. Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 37': Foul by Jonathan Mensah (Columbus Crew).
- 37': Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Jack Maher.
- 41': Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Alex Muyl.
- 43': Attempt saved. Artur (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Gyasi Zardes.
- 45'+1': Attempt missed. Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Gyasi Zardes.
- 45'+2': Foul by Taylor Washington (Nashville SC).
- 45'+2': Luis Díaz (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Columbus Crew 0, Nashville SC 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Columbus Crew 0, Nashville SC 1.
- 46': Attempt missed. C.J. Sapong (Nashville SC) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Hany Mukhtar.
- 51': Foul by Artur (Columbus Crew).
- 51': Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 51': Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 51': Foul by C.J. Sapong (Nashville SC).
- 52': Attempt missed. Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Pedro Santos.
- 54': Foul by Derrick Etienne (Columbus Crew).
- 54': Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 55': Derrick Etienne (Columbus Crew) is shown the yellow card.
- 55': Foul by Alex Muyl (Nashville SC).
- 55': Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Substitution, Columbus Crew. Miguel Berry replaces Gyasi Zardes.
- 60': Substitution, Columbus Crew. Yaw Yeboah replaces Derrick Etienne.
- 61': Attempt saved. Randall Leal (Nashville SC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Sean Davis.
- 62': Attempt missed. Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Lucas Zelarayán.
- 63': Attempt saved. Luis Díaz (Columbus Crew) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lucas Zelarayán with a through ball.
- 63': Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Joe Willis.
- 64': Foul by Randall Leal (Nashville SC).
- 64': Yaw Yeboah (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 65': Foul by Luis Díaz (Columbus Crew).
- 65': Taylor Washington (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 66': Luis Díaz (Columbus Crew) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 67': Attempt missed. Miguel Berry (Columbus Crew) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Steven Moreira with a cross.
- 69': Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Randall Leal.
- 69': Attempt missed. Jonathan Mensah (Columbus Crew) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lucas Zelarayán with a cross following a corner.
- 69': Attempt blocked. Artur (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 69': Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by C.J. Sapong.
- 70': Attempt missed. Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 71': Substitution, Nashville SC. Walker Zimmerman replaces Eric Miller.
- 71': Substitution, Nashville SC. Aníbal Godoy replaces Tah Anunga.
- 72': Foul by Sean Davis (Nashville SC).
- 72': Yaw Yeboah (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 73': Attempt missed. Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left from a direct free kick.
- 75': Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 75': Foul by C.J. Sapong (Nashville SC).
- 75': C.J. Sapong (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 77': Attempt blocked. Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Miguel Berry.
- 77': Attempt saved. Yaw Yeboah (Columbus Crew) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 78': Substitution, Columbus Crew. Alexandru Irinel Matan replaces Luis Díaz.
- 78': Attempt missed. Alexandru Irinel Matan (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Lucas Zelarayán with a cross.
- 79': Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card.
- 79': Foul by C.J. Sapong (Nashville SC).
- 79': Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 80': Aníbal Godoy (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 80': Foul by Yaw Yeboah (Columbus Crew).
- 81': Substitution, Nashville SC. Luke Haakenson replaces Randall Leal.
- 81': Substitution, Nashville SC. Aké Arnaud Loba replaces C.J. Sapong.
- 81': Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Foul by Aké Arnaud Loba (Nashville SC).
- 82': Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Walker Zimmerman.
- 83': Attempt blocked. Milos Degenek (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lucas Zelarayán with a cross.
- 83': Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Joe Willis.
- 86': Aníbal Godoy (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 86': Foul by Artur (Columbus Crew).
- 89': Attempt blocked. Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Darlington Nagbe.
- 90'+1': Offside, Columbus Crew. Steven Moreira tries a through ball, but Miguel Berry is caught offside.
- 90'+2': Attempt blocked. Yaw Yeboah (Columbus Crew) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 90'+2': Aníbal Godoy (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Foul by Artur (Columbus Crew).
- 90'+3': Artur (Columbus Crew) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+5': Alexandru Irinel Matan (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+5': Foul by Luke Haakenson (Nashville SC).
- 90'+5': Luke Haakenson (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Columbus Crew 0, Nashville SC 1.
- 0': Match ends, Columbus Crew 0, Nashville SC 1.
Statistics
 NSH |
CLB |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 9 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 8 |
| 4 | Saves | 2 |
| 33.2 | Possession | 66.8 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 19 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 248 | Accurate Passes | 566 |
| 335 | Passes | 659 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
| 10 | Crosses | 36 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 69 | Long Balls | 31 |
| 32 | Accurate Long Balls | 12 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 6 |
| 6 | Effective Tackles | 16 |
| 11 | Tackles | 22 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 20 | Interceptions | 8 |
| 30 | Effective Clearances | 13 |
| 30 | Clearances | 13 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Lower.com Field
Location: Columbus, Ohio, USA
Attendance: 20,371
Venue: Lower.com Field
Location: Columbus, Ohio, USA
Attendance: 20,371
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 | +4 | 3 |
| 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 3 | San Diego FC | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 4 | FC Dallas | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Columbus Crew (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Eloy Room (GK) |
| 5 | Milos Degenek |
| 4 | Jonathan Mensah |
| 7 | Pedro Santos |
| 31 | Steven Moreira |
| 10 | Lucas Zelarayán |
| 8 | Artur  |
| 6 | Darlington Nagbe |
| 11 | Gyasi Zardes |
| 22 | Derrick Etienne Jr. |
| 12 | Luis Díaz |
Nashville SC (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Willis (GK) |
| 5 | Jack Maher |
| 4 | Dave Romney |
| 15 | Eric Miller |
| 27 | Tah |
| 54 | Sean Davis |
| 23 | Taylor Washington |
| 19 | Alex Muyl |
| 17 | C.J. Sapong |
| 10 | Hany Mukhtar |
| 8 | Randall Leal |
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