“Taha Habroune creates significant opportunity for Columbus in early stages”
“Hany Mukhtar scores dramatic winner with left-footed shot from close range after Espinoza assist”
Pivotal
Columbus Crew
Nashville SC
Outstanding performance
Columbus Crew•DefenderNashville SC pulled off a dramatic late victory at Columbus Crew, with Hany Mukhtar's 90th-minute close-range finish proving the difference in a hard-fought encounter. The match was characterized by physical play and tactical discipline, with six yellow cards distributed as both teams battled intensely. Nashville manager's halftime substitutions proved crucial, bringing on Mukhtar and Sam Surridge to change the attacking dynamic. This road victory moves Nashville into strong early-season form and deals Columbus an early blow in what appears to be shaping up as a competitive title race in MLS.
How entertaining was this match?
Goal! Nashville SC takes the lead against Columbus Crew with a score of 1-0. Hany Mukhtar scores with a left-footed shot from close range.
Offside call against Nashville SC. Alex Muyl has been caught in an offside position.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of stoppage time.
Corner awarded to Columbus Crew after Edvard Tagseth allowed the ball to go out.
A shot was deflected. Diego Rossi of Columbus Crew attempted a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Wessam Abou Ali.
Substitution for Columbus Crew: Hugo Picard replaces Max Arfsten.
Andy NájarYellow CardAndy Nájar of Nashville SC receives a yellow card for committing a foul.
Sean Zawadzki from Columbus Crew earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Andy Nájar from Nashville SC committed a foul.
Jamal Thiaré from Columbus Crew was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Maxwell Woledzi from Nashville SC committed a foul.
Jack Maher from Nashville SC was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Jamal Thiaré from Columbus Crew committed a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Nashville SC after Rudy Camacho allowed the ball to go out of play.
Missed opportunity! Max Arfsten from Columbus Crew took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the goal and to the right. The assist came from Jamal Thiaré.
Opportunity squandered. Cristian Espinoza of Nashville SC attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the left.
A new offensive play unfolds as Andrés Herrera from Columbus Crew takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, Brian Schwake, the goalkeeper for Nashville SC, makes a save right in the middle of the goal.
Corner kick awarded to Columbus Crew after Sam Surridge allowed the ball to go out of play.
Edvard Tagseth from Nashville SC committed a foul.
Diego Rossi from Columbus Crew earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Substitution for Nashville SC: Andy Nájar replaces Josh Bauer.
Substitution for Columbus Crew: Jamal Thiaré is coming on to replace Taha Habroune.
Missed opportunity! Sean Zawadzki from Columbus Crew took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area that just went wide. The assist came from Diego Rossi.
Josh BauerYellow CardJosh Bauer from Nashville SC has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Wessam Abou Ali from Columbus Crew earned a free kick in the defensive zone.
Josh Bauer from Nashville SC committed a foul.
Substitution for Nashville SC: Cristian Espinoza comes on to replace Warren Madrigal.
Substitution for Columbus Crew: Dylan Chambost replaces André Gomes.
Another offensive push. Sam Surridge from Nashville SC takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's stopped by Patrick Schulte of Columbus Crew, who saves it in the upper center of the net.
Substitution for Nashville SC: Patrick Yazbek comes on to replace Bryan Acosta.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match halted - Columbus Crew.
Wessam Abou Ali from Columbus Crew committed a foul.
Daniel Lovitz from Nashville SC earned a free kick in the defensive area.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Bryan Acosta from Nashville SC.
Malte AmundsenYellow CardMalte Amundsen of Columbus Crew has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Missed opportunity. Max Arfsten from Columbus Crew took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Corner kick awarded to Columbus Crew after Jack Maher allowed the ball to go out.
Substitution for Nashville SC: Sam Surridge is coming on to replace Woobens Pacius.
Substitution for Nashville SC: Hany Mukhtar comes off, and Ahmed Qasem takes his place.
The second half is underway with the score still tied at Columbus Crew 0, Nashville SC 0.
The first half has concluded with the score tied at Columbus Crew 0, Nashville SC 0.
Max Arfsten from Columbus Crew strikes the crossbar with a right-footed shot taken from outside the penalty area, assisted by Taha Habroune.
Sean Zawadzki from Columbus Crew earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Bryan Acosta of Nashville SC committed a foul.
Warren Madrigal from Nashville SC committed a foul.
Andrés Herrera from Columbus Crew earned a free kick in the defensive zone.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.
Josh Bauer from Nashville SC commits a handball.
Woobens PaciusYellow CardWoobens Pacius of Nashville SC has been shown a yellow card.
Fouled by Woobens Pacius of Nashville SC.
Andrés Herrera from Columbus Crew earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Ahmed QasemYellow CardAhmed Qasem of Nashville SC has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Ahmed Qasem from Nashville SC committed a foul.
Andrés Herrera from Columbus Crew earned a free kick in an attacking position.
Corner kick awarded to Nashville SC after Patrick Schulte allowed the ball to go out.
A fresh offensive push unfolds as Jack Maher of Nashville SC heads the ball from the center of the box, but Patrick Schulte of Columbus Crew makes a great save, diving to his left. The assist comes from Bryan Acosta, who delivered a precise cross.
Corner kick awarded to Nashville SC after Steven Moreira allowed the ball to go out of play.
Corner kick awarded to Columbus Crew after a foul by Maxwell Woledzi.
Warren Madrigal from Nashville SC had a golden opportunity but failed to convert. He took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.
Offside call against Columbus Crew. Wessam Abou Ali has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Ahmed Qasem from Nashville SC committed a foul.
Diego Rossi of Columbus Crew earned a free kick in the defensive zone.
Missed opportunity! Woobens Pacius from Nashville SC takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Rudy Camacho committed a foul against the Columbus Crew.
Alex Muyl from Nashville SC earned a free kick in the defensive zone.
Corner kick awarded to Columbus Crew after Maxwell Woledzi allowed the ball to go out.
Missed opportunity. Andrés Herrera of Columbus Crew attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area but failed to hit the target. The chance was set up by Malte Amundsen following a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Columbus Crew after Josh Bauer allowed the ball to go out of play.
Offside call against Columbus Crew. Max Arfsten has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Alex Muyl from Nashville SC committed a foul.
André Gomes from Columbus Crew earned a free kick in the defensive area.
VAR Review: Goal Disallowed for Columbus Crew; the score remains Columbus Crew 0, Nashville SC 0.
Goal! Columbus Crew takes the lead, 1-0 against Nashville SC. Taha Habroune scores with a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, finding the bottom corner after a quick counterattack.
Max Arfsten of Columbus Crew strikes the left post with a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, assisted by André Gomes after a quick counterattack.
Another offensive push! Wessam Abou Ali from Columbus Crew takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Brian Schwake, the goalkeeper for Nashville SC, makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Max Arfsten.
A shot is deflected. Woobens Pacius from Nashville SC attempts a left-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Bryan Acosta.
Jack MaherYellow CardJack Maher from Nashville SC has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Jack Maher from Nashville SC committed a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Columbus Crew after Maxwell Woledzi allowed the ball to go out.
Josh Bauer from Nashville SC was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
André Gomes from Columbus Crew committed a foul.
The first half is underway...
