Hany Mukhtar, Brian Schwake Lead Nashville to 1-0 Victory over Crew
Hany Mukhtar scored a stoppage-time winner off Cristian Espinoza's assist as Nashville SC earned a 1-0 victory with Brian Schwake securing his second clean sheet.
- On Saturday night in Columbus, Hany Mukhtar scored four minutes into second-half stoppage time to give Nashville SC a 1-0 win, and Brian Schwake earned his second clean sheet in his fourth MLS start.
- Mukhtar entered at halftime and Sam Surridge replaced starters, while Taha Habroune had a goal waived off after video review and three Nashville players received first-half yellow cards.
- Cristian Espinoza provided the decisive pass and collected his second assist of the season, while Andy N�jar notched his first on the winning goal; Espinoza had 70 assists in 218 appearances for the San Jose Earthquakes.
- Nashville now prepares to host Orlando City on Saturday, and Columbus visits Toronto FC on Saturday, after Nashville improved to 3-0-1 and Columbus dropped to 0-2-2.
- The match left the all-time series tied 4-4-4, with Nashville's recent meetings including last season's 2-2 draw in Columbus and a 3-0 home win.
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Nashville blanks Columbus, sits lone atop Eastern table
Hany Mukhtar scored in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time Saturday night and visiting Nashville SC stayed unbeaten with a 1-0 win over the Columbus Crew.
Hany Mukhtar scores 25,000th goal in MLS history to lead Nashville to 1-0 victory over Crew
Hany Mukhtar scored four minutes into second-half stoppage time — the 25,000th goal in MLS history — and Brian Schwake earned his second clean sheet in his fourth MLS start as Nashville SC beat the Columbus Crew 1-0.
Hany Mukhtar, Brian Schwake lead Nashville to 1-0 victory over Crew
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