COLUMBUS, Ohio - Nashville SC is tied 0-0 with Columbus Crew SC at halftime of the Audi MLS Cup Playoff Eastern Conference Semifinals at MAPFRE Stadium on Sunday night.
In the early moments of the match, Columbus controlled the pace and possession, earning a handful of chances. In the 23rd minute, Pedro Santos had an open shot that he sent high and wide.
After that, Nashville clawed its way back into the match through set pieces. In the 24th minute, Jhonder Cádiz’s corner kick header bounced off the keeper and nearly went in, but Columbus was able to settle it. Three minutes later, Cádiz had another set piece shot that was deflected wide. On the ensuing corner kick, Dax McCarty saw his header bounce down off the crossbar, and a rebound back heel flick by Walker Zimmerman was saved.
Nashville outshot Columbus 8-4 during the first 45 minutes and had the only two shots on target.
Tune in for the second half on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN 94.9 and El Jefe 96.7.
Starting XI: Joe Willis; Daniel Lovitz, Dave Romney, Walker Zimmerman, Alistair Johnston; Dax McCarty, Tah Brian Anunga; Alex Muyl, Hany Mukhtar, Randall Leal; Jhonder Cádiz
Substitutes: Jalil Anibaba, Abu Danladi, Daniel Ríos, Eric Miller, Derrick Jones, Matt LaGrassa, Taylor Washington, Elliott Panicco, Handwalla Bwana
