Major League Soccer
Nashville SC defeated visiting Columbus Crew 3-2 in the 12th matchweek of Major League Soccer. The home side took the lead with a penalty scored by Hany Mukhtar in the 8th minute, but Columbus Crew turned the game around with goals from Diego Rossi in the 45+1 and 57th minutes to make it 2-1. Sam Surridge, the standout player for Nashville SC, equalized in the 63rd minute and then scored again in the 81st minute to put his team 3-2 ahead. With this result, Nashville SC moved up to 16 points, while Columbus Crew remained on 15 points.
Penalty and comeback in the first half
Nashville SC started the match with a fast tempo, converting a penalty won in the 8th minute through Hany Mukhtar. The home side maintained their advantage until the final moments of the first half, but could not prevent Diego Rossi's goal in the 45+1st minute, forcing the teams into the break at 1-1.
Goal duel in the second half
Columbus Crew started the second half with high intensity, taking the lead 2-1 with Diego Rossi's second goal in the 57th minute. However, Nashville SC leveled the score through Sam Surridge in the 63rd minute. The home side increased their pressure in the closing stages of the match, securing a 3-2 lead with another goal from Sam Surridge in the 81st minute, which proved to be the final score.
Statistics and highlights
- Total shots: Nashville SC 14, Columbus Crew 12
- Shots on target: Nashville SC 6, Columbus Crew 5
- Possession: Nashville SC 48%, Columbus Crew 52%
- Corners: Nashville SC 5, Columbus Crew 4
- Fouls: Nashville SC 12, Columbus Crew 10
Sam Surridge was named Man of the Match for his two goals, while Hany Mukhtar's penalty also played a crucial role in the victory. Nashville SC claimed their second consecutive win with this result, whereas Columbus Crew suffered their second defeat in their last two matches played at home.