94' MINUTE GOAL IS MOST DRAMATIC IN NASHVILLE SC HISTORY
NASHVILLE – The Golden Boy outdid himself. Ropapa Mensah provided the most dramatic moment in club history, scoring a walk-off goal on the final kick of the game to send over 9,000 Nashville SC faithful into a frenzy and the team to another three points at home.
The incredible last minute victory extended Nashville’s perfect run at First Tennessee Park and its unbeaten streak in all competitions to 11 games.
90’ in a Nutshell
The opening half featured numerous chances for both sides with each coming close to scoring the first of the game. The teams combined for 17 first half shots, 10 for Nashville as both keepers withstood a barrage.
Looking to stay perfect at home, Nashville dominated the second half, controlling the ball over 71% of the time and putting 11 more shots on net. Many chances went just wide, or were tipped by North Carolina keeper Alex Tambakis.
The moment of glory came at the death, on the final kick of the game, as substitute Ropapa Mensah took a ball off the head of Bradley Bourgeois into the back of net to win the game. It was Mensah’s 4th goal in USL play and 5th overall this season to lead the team.
Goals
90’ + 4 NSH – Ropapa Mensah assisted by Bradley Bourgeois
Quotable
Ropapa Mensah – “I have scored a lot of goals, but this is the best goal of my life. Stepping up for my team feels so good.”
Stat of the Day
2 goals in stoppage time at First Tennessee Park – Mensah has had a flair for the dramatic at First Tennessee scoring twice after the 90’ minute in front of the home fans. He also scored the club’s first ever goal in the preseason opening friendly against Atlanta United, also at First Tennessee Park.
Watching the East
With three more points, Nashville has moved up to 4th place in the East with 23 points, one point back from second place, Louisville City FC and Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Nashville is four points clear of the playoff line between 8th and 9th place.
Up Next
Nashville will play in the midweek with a 5th round U.S. Open Cup tie at Louisville. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT.
