HARRISON, N.J. - Randall Leal’s 33rd-minute goal is the difference at halftime as Nashville SC leads 1-0 over Montreal Impact on Tuesday night at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J.
Both sides were feeling out the match early on with neither side earning any golden scoring chances. In the 28th minute, the match began to open up. Aníbal Godoy took a hard, curling shot from outside the box that was parried away. Moments later, Montreal’s Romell Quioto counterattacked alone and fired a shot between defenders and over the bar.
The breakthrough came in the 33rd minute when Alex Muyl took a free kick instantly and sprung Leal darting down the middle of the pitch. He found space in behind and slotted the ball home to give Nashville the lead.
The Boys in Gold took eight shots to Montreal’s four throughout the half.
Tune in for the second half on MyTV30, ESPN 94.9. El Jefe 96.7 and NashvilleSC.com/stream.
Starting XI: Joe Willis; Dan Lovitz, Dave Romney, Walker Zimmerman, Alistair Johnston; Dax McCarty, Aníbal Godoy; Derrick Jones, Alex Muyl, Randall Leal; Daniel Ríos
Substitutes: Jalil Anibaba, Abu Danladi, Eric Miller, Jack Maher, Matt LaGrassa, Taylor Washington, Tah Brian Anunga, Elliot Panicco, Jhonder Cádiz
