5 – 0
“Cristian Espinoza opens the scoring with a spectacular right-footed strike from long range, finding the top right corner after Andy Nájar's assist”
Pivotal“Sam Surridge doubles Nashville's lead from the penalty spot after Nolan Miller's foul in the box, sending his right-footed effort into the top left corner”
Pivotal“Sam Surridge completes his hat-trick with another clinical finish, capping off a dominant individual performance”
Pivotal“Warren Madrigal puts the finishing touch on Nashville's rout with a left-footed strike from the center of the box into the top left corner”
Nashville SC
Orlando City
Outstanding performance
Nashville SC•AttackerNashville SC delivered a comprehensive demolition of Orlando City at home, securing a commanding 5-0 victory that showcased their attacking prowess. The hosts took control early through Cristian Espinoza's stunning long-range opener before Sam Surridge's penalty doubled their advantage. Surridge went on to complete his hat-trick with clinical finishes, while substitute Warren Madrigal capped off the rout with a late strike. Nashville's fluid attacking play and relentless pressure overwhelmed an Orlando side that struggled to cope with the intensity, managing only sporadic chances despite some corner kick opportunities. This emphatic win propels Nashville up the Eastern Conference standings while leaving Orlando with serious questions about their defensive solidity.
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Martín Ojeda from Orlando City SC earned a free kick on the right flank.
Fouled by Woobens Pacius of Nashville SC.
Opportunity gone begging. Martín Ojeda from Orlando City SC took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area that narrowly missed the top left corner. The assist came from Braian Ojeda.
Corner awarded to Orlando City SC after a play that resulted in a deflection off Maxwell Woledzi.
The attempt is thwarted. Marco Pasalic from Orlando City SC tries a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
Matthew Corcoran from Nashville SC committed a foul.
Braian Ojeda from Orlando City SC has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Warren Madrigal from Nashville SC committed a foul.
Colin Guske from Orlando City SC earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Missed opportunity! Woobens Pacius from Nashville SC took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went just wide. The assist came from Hany Mukhtar after a quick counterattack.
Tiago from Orlando City SC earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Maxwell Woledzi from Nashville SC committed a foul.
Edvard Tagseth from Nashville SC committed a foul.
Braian Ojeda from Orlando City SC earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Andy NájarYellow CardAndy Nájar of Nashville SC has been shown a yellow card.
Yutaro Tsukada of Orlando City SC has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Andy Nájar from Nashville SC committed a foul.
Another offensive push from Nashville SC. Hany Mukhtar takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Maxime Crépeau, the goalkeeper for Orlando City SC, makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Woobens Pacius.
Missed opportunity! Ahmed Qasem from Nashville SC took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide. The chance was set up by Hany Mukhtar during a quick counterattack.
Woobens Pacius from Nashville SC commits a handball.
Goal! Nashville SC leads Orlando City SC 5-0. Warren Madrigal from Nashville SC takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box, sending the ball into the top left corner of the net.
Corner awarded to Nashville SC after Iago Teodoro allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is thwarted. Ahmed Qasem from Nashville SC takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
The attempt is thwarted. Warren Madrigal from Nashville SC takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Ahmed Qasem.
Substitution for Nashville SC: Woobens Pacius is coming on to replace Sam Surridge.
Substitution for Nashville SC: Daniel Lovitz comes on to replace Reed Baker-Whiting due to an injury.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption due to an injury to Reed Baker-Whiting from Nashville SC.
Offside call against Orlando City SC. Tiago has been caught offside.
Offside call against Orlando City SC. Tiago has been caught in an offside position.
Iago TeodoroYellow CardIago Teodoro of Orlando City SC has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Hany Mukhtar from Nashville SC earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Iago Teodoro from Orlando City SC committed a foul.
Substitution for Orlando City SC: Yutaro Tsukada comes on to replace Griffin Dorsey.
Matthew Corcoran from Nashville SC has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Tiago from Orlando City SC committed a foul.
Substitution for Nashville SC: Warren Madrigal comes on to replace Cristian Espinoza.
Substitution for Nashville SC: Matthew Corcoran comes on to replace Patrick Yazbek.
assist: Cristian Espinoza
Corner kick awarded to Orlando City SC after Maxwell Woledzi gave away possession.
Missed opportunity. Martín Ojeda from Orlando City SC attempted a left-footed shot from a challenging angle and long range on the right side, but it narrowly missed the target following a free kick.
Tiago from Orlando City SC was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Maxwell Woledzi from Nashville SC committed a foul.
Griffin Dorsey from Orlando City SC was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Ahmed Qasem from Nashville SC committed a foul.
Substitution for Nashville SC: Ahmed Qasem replaces Alex Muyl.
Opportunity wasted. Zakaria Taifi of Orlando City SC attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the goal. The assist came from Martín Ojeda.
Substitution for Orlando City SC: Tiago is coming on to replace Duncan McGuire.
Substitution for Orlando City SC: Zakaria Taifi comes on to replace Adrián Marín.
Hany Mukhtar commits a handball for Nashville SC.
Griffin Dorsey from Orlando City SC strikes the crossbar with a right-footed attempt from the right side of the penalty area.
Sam Surridge of Nashville SC committed a foul.
Braian Ojeda from Orlando City SC was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Goal! Nashville SC leads 3-0 against Orlando City SC. Sam Surridge scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it perfectly into the left corner.
Opportunity wasted! Iago Teodoro from Orlando City SC took a right-footed shot from the center of the box but sent it wide to the left. The setup came from Martín Ojeda, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Orlando City SC after Alex Muyl allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is thwarted. Marco Pasalic from Orlando City SC fires a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
Corner kick awarded to Orlando City SC after Alex Muyl allowed the ball to go out.
Hany Mukhtar from Nashville SC committed a foul.
Colin Guske from Orlando City SC has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Substitution for Orlando City SC: Colin Guske comes on to replace Luis Otávio.
The second half is underway with Nashville SC leading Orlando City SC 2-0.
The first half has concluded with Nashville SC leading Orlando City SC by a score of 2-0.
Opportunity wasted. Cristian Espinoza of Nashville SC took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area that went just wide to the left. The assist came from Edvard Tagseth.
Martín Ojeda from Orlando City SC was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Hany Mukhtar from Nashville SC committed a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Nashville SC after Iago Teodoro allowed the ball to go out of play.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
Match interruption - Nashville SC.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be four minutes of stoppage time.
Griffin Dorsey from Orlando City SC committed a foul.
Edvard Tagseth from Nashville SC was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Opportunity wasted. Iván Angulo from Orlando City SC took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - Nashville SC.
Offside call against Nashville SC. Sam Surridge has been flagged for being in an offside position.
The attempt is thwarted. Hany Mukhtar from Nashville SC takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Maxwell Woledzi.
Another offensive push from Nashville SC! Patrick Yazbek takes a shot with his right foot from the middle of the box, but the goalkeeper makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Hany Mukhtar.
Close call! Reed Baker-Whiting from Nashville SC took a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, but it just went wide.
A fresh offensive push unfolds as Sam Surridge from Nashville SC attempts a header from the middle of the box. However, Maxime Crépeau of Orlando City SC makes a fantastic save, denying the effort at the top center of the goal. The assist came from Edvard Tagseth.
Corner kick awarded to Orlando City SC after Brian Schwake allowed the ball to go out.
Goal! Nashville SC leads 2-0 against Orlando City SC. Sam Surridge from Nashville SC successfully converts the penalty, striking the ball with his right foot into the top left corner of the net.
Nolan MillerYellow CardNolan Miller of Orlando City SC has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Nolan MillerYellow CardNolan Miller from Orlando City SC has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Nolan Miller of Orlando City SC has given away a penalty due to a foul committed inside the penalty box.
Corner awarded to Nashville SC after Adrián Marín allowed the ball to go out.
Offside call against Nashville SC. Sam Surridge has been flagged for being offside.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Duncan McGuire from Orlando City SC takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but the attempt is stopped by the goalkeeper.
Opportunity squandered. Maxwell Woledzi from Nashville SC attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Corner kick awarded to Nashville SC after Griffin Dorsey allowed it.
A shot was denied. Sam Surridge of Nashville SC attempted a header from within the six-yard area on the left side, but it was blocked. The assist came from Cristian Espinoza.
Offside call against Orlando City SC. Duncan McGuire has been flagged for being in an offside position.
assist: Andy Nájar
Goal! Nashville SC takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Orlando City SC. Cristian Espinoza delivers a stunning right-footed shot from a challenging angle and long range, finding the top right corner of the net. The assist comes from Andy Nájar.
Opportunity gone begging! Alex Muyl from Nashville SC attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area, but it narrowly missed the target. The cross was delivered by Andy Nájar.
The opening half gets underway...
