Nashville SC 1:0 Atlanta United — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Brian Schwake was the hero as Nashville SC edged Atlanta United 1-0, a result that sets up a home meeting with CF Montreal. The goalkeeper's eight saves kept his side in a contest they had no right to win on the balance of play, with Shakur Mohammed's 79th-minute strike proving the difference.

The match turned on a moment of quality from Alex Muyl, whose threaded pass found Shakur Mohammed in space, and the forward finished coolly past the Atlanta goalkeeper. Nashville had offered little before that, but Schwake's earlier interventions—particularly a sharp stop from a close-range header in the second half—kept the score level. Mohammed was booked five minutes after his goal for a tactical foul, but Atlanta could not find an equaliser despite sustained pressure.

The statistics tell a story of Atlanta dominance: they had 52% possession, 12 shots to Nashville's seven, and an expected goals tally of 1.66 against just 0.47 for the home side, who were outplayed but won on efficiency. Brian Schwake was the standout with a rating of 8.6 out of ten, the goalkeeper single-handedly repelling Atlanta's advances. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Nashville before kick-off, and despite the run of play, the result confirmed that prediction. Nashville now host CF Montreal.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Nashville SC vs Atlanta United?

Nashville SC 1-0 Atlanta United (MLS).

Who scored?

Shakur Mohammed (79', assist Alex Muyl) for Nashville SC.

Was Nashville SC's win deserved?

Yes — Nashville SC were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Nashville SC vs Atlanta United?

Yellow cards: Shakur Mohammed (Nashville SC).

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