NASHVILLE— Nashville SC trails Orlando City SC 1-0 at halftime after Benji Michel’s long-range shot put Orlando in front early in the half.
The two teams traded chances in the opening minutes as Nashville and Orlando each earned corner kicks in the 1’ and 2’ minutes, respectively. After that, the pace of the match calmed down as Orlando dictated the tempo.
The Lions were rewarded with their possession in the 17’ minute when Michel forced a turnover at the top of the box and rifled a shot off the far left post and into the back of the net. Nashville responded as the half wore on with stronger possession and some chances. Defender Walker Zimmerman got his head on the end of a corner kick in the 41' minute, but the attempt sailed high and wide.
Stay tuned for the second half on MyTV30, ESPN 94.9 and El Jefe 96.7. If you live in the Nashville area, click here to watch online.
Starting XI: Joe Willis; Dan Lovitz, Dave Romney, Walker Zimmerman, Alistair Johnston; Dax McCarty, Aníbal Godoy; Randall Leal, Hany Mukhtar, Alex Muyl; Dominique Badji
Substitutes: Elliot Panicco, Jalil Anibaba, Eric Miller, Taylor Washington, Derrick Jones, Tah Brian Anunga, David Accam, Abu Danladi, Daniel Ríos
