“Hany Mukhtar breaks the deadlock with a composed right-footed finish from inside the box, converting Cristian Espinoza's assist to give Nashville the crucial away goal”
Pivotal“América respond immediately to going behind with their first substitution, bringing on Isaías Violante as they chase an equalizer”
“Brian Schwake picks up a yellow card for time-wasting as Nashville look to see out their advantage in the closing moments”
América
Nashville SC
Outstanding performance
Nashville SC•GoalkeeperNashville SC secured their passage to the next round of the CONCACAF Champions Cup with a disciplined defensive performance, advancing 1-0 on aggregate despite América's dominance in possession. Hany Mukhtar's clinical finish six minutes into the second half proved decisive, capitalizing on one of Nashville's few clear opportunities after Cristian Espinoza's assist from the right flank. Despite controlling 58% of possession and registering 18 shots to Nashville's eight, América struggled to convert their territorial advantage into clear-cut chances, managing zero big chances created compared to Nashville's three. The statistics paint the picture of a frustrating evening for the Mexican side - they peppered Nashville's goal with nine shots on target but were repeatedly denied by inspired goalkeeping that produced nine saves, while Nashville's clinical approach saw them advance with minimal fuss.
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Corner awarded to Club América after a concession by Bryan Acosta.
Brian Rodríguez's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Israel Reyes provided the assist.
Cristian Espinoza from Nashville SC misses a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, sending it to the left. The assist came from Andy Nájar.
Brian SchwakeYellow CardBrian Schwake of Nashville SC receives a yellow card.
Cristián Borja of Club América is caught offside.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 7 minutes of added time.
Foul committed by Israel Reyes of Club América.
Ahmed Qasem from Nashville SC is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Andy Nájar commits a handball for Nashville SC.
Miguel Vázquez's header from the center of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Brian Schwake. The attempt was assisted by Isaías Violante's cross.
Maxwell Woledzi of Nashville SC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Maxwell Woledzi of Nashville SC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Isaías Violante from Club América wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Matthew Corcoran of Nashville SC.
Israel Reyes from Club América misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the right. The attempt was assisted by Brian Rodríguez, who provided a cross after a corner.
Corner awarded to Club América after Jack Maher concedes.
Corner awarded to Club América after a concession by Brian Schwake.
Corner awarded to Club América after a concession by Brian Schwake.
Substitution for Club América: Miguel Vázquez comes on for Álex Zendejas.
Corner awarded to Club América after a concession by Bryan Acosta.
Nashville SC wins a corner after Sebastián Cáceres concedes.
Substitution for Nashville SC: Jack Maher comes on for Jeisson Palacios due to an injury.
Raúl Zúñiga from Club América misses a header from the center of the box to the right. Brian Rodríguez provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Jeisson Palacios of Nashville SC.
Corner awarded to Club América after Jeisson Palacios concedes.
Foul committed by Ahmed Qasem of Nashville SC.
Israel Reyes from Club América wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Alan Cervantes from Club América has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it is saved.
Substitution for Nashville SC: Bryan Acosta comes on for Patrick Yazbek.
Substitution for Nashville SC: Ahmed Qasem comes on for Warren Madrigal.
Substitution for Nashville SC: Matthew Corcoran comes on for Alex Muyl.
Substitution for Club América: Lima comes on for Érick Sánchez.
Substitution for Club América: Raúl Zúñiga comes on for Patricio Salas.
Substitution for Club América: Alan Cervantes comes on for Jonathan dos Santos.
Substitution for Club América: Alan Cervantes comes on for Jonathan dos Santos.
Attempt missed. Brian Rodríguez from Club América takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes just a bit too high after a direct free kick.
Patrick YazbekYellow CardPatrick Yazbek of Nashville SC receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Patrick Yazbek of Nashville SC.
Brian Rodríguez from Club América wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt saved. Raphael Veiga's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Corner awarded to Club América after a concession by Patrick Yazbek.
Álex Zendejas from Club América has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Brian Rodríguez.
Warren Madrigal from Nashville SC misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from a challenging angle on the left.
Substitution for Nashville SC: Daniel Lovitz comes on for Reed Baker-Whiting due to an injury.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Reed Baker-Whiting from Nashville SC.
Foul committed by Érick Sánchez of Club América.
Substitution for Club América: Isaías Violante comes on for Ramón Juárez.
Patricio Salas from Club América wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Maxwell Woledzi of Nashville SC.
assist: Cristian Espinoza
Goal! Nashville SC takes the lead 1-0 with Hany Mukhtar scoring from the right side of the box with a right-footed shot to the high center of the goal, assisted by Cristian Espinoza.
Foul by Álex Zendejas of Club América.
Warren Madrigal of Nashville SC wins a free kick in the attacking half.
The second half begins with the match score at 0-0.
The first half ends with the score at Club América 0, Nashville SC 0.
Brian Rodríguez's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Álex Zendejas provided the assist.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Edvard Tagseth from Nashville SC misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it too high after a corner.
Nashville SC wins a corner after Ramón Juárez concedes.
Brian Rodríguez from Club América wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Patrick Yazbek of Nashville SC.
Andy Nájar from Nashville SC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Brian Rodríguez of Club América.
Raphael Veiga of Club América misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the right. The chance was set up by Brian Rodríguez, who provided a cross after a corner.
Corner awarded to Club América after a concession by Brian Schwake.
Attempt saved. Brian Rodríguez from Club América has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Brian Schwake from Nashville SC. The assist was provided by Raphael Veiga.
Attempt saved. Patricio Salas from Club América has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal by Brian Schwake of Nashville SC. The assist came from Álex Zendejas.
Raphael Veiga from Club América misses a left-footed shot from the center of the box, just to the right. He was assisted by Brian Rodríguez after a quick break.
Warren Madrigal's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Rodolfo Cota.
Hany Mukhtar's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Patrick Yazbek.
Jeisson Palacios of Nashville SC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Brian Rodríguez of Club América.
Foul committed by Jonathan dos Santos of Club América.
Hany Mukhtar wins a free kick for Nashville SC in the attacking half.
Patricio Salas from Club América wins a free kick in the attacking half.
assist: Cristian Espinoza
Goal! Nashville SC takes the lead 1-0 with Hany Mukhtar scoring from the right side of the box with a right-footed shot.
Foul by Álex Zendejas of Club América.
Warren Madrigal wins a free kick for Nashville SC in the attacking half.
The second half begins with the match score at 0-0.
The first half ends with the score at Club América 0, Nashville SC 0.
Brian Rodríguez's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Álex Zendejas.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Attempt missed. Edvard Tagseth from Nashville SC takes a left-footed shot from outside the box after a corner.
Nashville SC is awarded a corner after Ramón Juárez concedes.
Brian Rodríguez of Club América wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Patrick Yazbek of Nashville SC.
Foul committed by Brian Rodríguez of Club América.
Andy Nájar from Nashville SC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Raphael Veiga from Club América misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the right. The chance was assisted by Brian Rodríguez, who delivered a cross after a corner.
Corner awarded to Club América after a concession by Brian Schwake.
Attempt saved. Brian Rodríguez from Club América has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved in the top center of the goal by Brian Schwake of Nashville SC. The assist was provided by Raphael Veiga.
Attempt saved. Patricio Salas from Club América has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal by Brian Schwake from Nashville SC. The assist comes from Álex Zendejas.
Raphael Veiga of Club América misses a left-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it close but to the right. The attempt was assisted by Brian Rodríguez during a fast break.
Warren Madrigal's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Rodolfo Cota.
Hany Mukhtar's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Patrick Yazbek provided the assist.
Foul committed by Brian Rodríguez of Club América.
Jeisson Palacios from Nashville SC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jonathan dos Santos of Club América.
Hany Mukhtar wins a free kick for Nashville SC in the attacking half.
Attempt missed by Raphael Veiga from Club América with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Warren Madrigal's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Rodolfo Cota.
Hany Mukhtar's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Patrick Yazbek.
Jeisson Palacios of Nashville SC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Brian Rodríguez of Club América.
Hany Mukhtar from Nashville SC wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Jonathan dos Santos of Club América.
Érick Sánchez of Club América has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved in the top right corner by Brian Schwake of Nashville SC.
Álex Zendejas from Club América hits the woodwork with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box after a quick counterattack.
Hany Mukhtar wins a free kick for Nashville SC in the defensive half.
Foul by Sebastián Cáceres of Club América.
Hany Mukhtar of Nashville SC misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high, assisted by Patrick Yazbek after a fast break.
Brian Rodríguez's header from the center of the box is blocked. Israel Reyes provided the assist with a cross.
Foul committed by Álex Zendejas of Club América.
Reed Baker-Whiting from Nashville SC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Club América and Nashville SC meet in a decisive second leg at Estadio Banorte with their CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal locked at 0-0. The winner advances to face either Tigres or Seattle in the semifinals, making this a knockout thriller with continental glory on the line.
