NASHVILLE - With an energetic, limited-capacity crowd on hand at Nissan Stadium, Nashville SC finds itself even 0-0 with Minnesota United FC at halftime on Tuesday night.
Nashville SC got to the attack early in the match. In the fifth minute, Derrick Jones got a cross in the six-yard box from Randall Leal that he put just wide of the net. Three minutes later, Tah Brian Anunga put a long-range effort wide of the net. Minnesota earned its chances throughout the half, including a 13th minute miss from Ethan Finlay.
The Boys in Gold kept the pressure on. In the 26th minute, Alex Muyl took a great touch in the six-yard box and had his shot saved point-blank. Moments later in the 29th minute, Leal had a long-range effort of his own that required a lunging save from the Minnesota keeper. Off the ensuing corner kick, Dax McCarty sent an attempt just wide.
Nashville took eight shots during the half, including two on target.
Don’t miss the second half on MyTV30, ESPN 94.9, El Jefe 96.7 and our web stream.
Starting XI: Joe Willis; Dan Lovitz, Dave Romney, Walker Zimmerman, Alistair Johnston; Dax McCarty, Matt LaGrassa, Tah Brian Anunga, Alex Muyl, Randall Leal, Derrick Jones
Substitutes: Elliot Panicco, Jalil Anibaba, Brayan Beckeles, Eric Miller, Miguel Nazarit, Jack Maher, Abu Danladi, Alan Winn
