ATLANTA (August 22, 2020) — Nashville SC had its chances, but find itself behind 1-0 at halftime against Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Nashville SC got to the attack right away when Randall Leal took a shot in the first minute that sailed high. The teams went back and forth throughout much of the half, and Atlanta got a pair of chances in the 24’ and 25’ minutes, with the second requiring a diving save by Joe Willis. Nashville SC earned two free kicks in the 28’ and 29’ minute, but couldn’t convert on either.
A solid offensive buildup in the 31’ minute led to a long Aníbal Godoy chance that sailed wide. He took another long chance in the 36’ minute that was saved by goalkeeper Brad Guzan.
After Nashville nearly scored when Dax McCarty played Alistair Johnston in on goal, Atlanta countered and scored in the 40’ minute with a run and shot by Pity Martinez. The goal ended a 298-minute shutout streak for Nashville SC.
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Starting XI: Joe Willis; Dan Lovitz, Walker Zimmerman, Dave Romney, Jalil Anibaba; Dax McCarty, Aníbal Godoy, Alistair Johnston, Hany Mukhtar; Randall Leal, Dominique Badji
Substitutes — Abu Danladi, David Accam, Daniel Ríos, Jack Maher, Derrick Jones, Matt LaGrassa, Taylor Washington, Elliot Panicco, Brayan Beckeles
