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Nashville SC Earns First MLS Victory 1-0 over FC Dallas

August 13, 2020 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Nashville SC News Release


FRISCO, Texas - Nashville SC made club history with its first ever Major League Soccer win over FC Dallas 1-0 on Wednesday night at Toyota Stadium. In a hard-fought, back-and-forth contest during the teams' inaugural meeting, the Music City club earned its first victory as an expansion team after striker David Accam took on defenders in the box and fired a low far-post shot that found the back of the net in the 86th minute.

After a five-month-long hiatus, Accam's late goal secured all three points for a club that has overcome a lot in 2020, including the COVID-19 pandemic and departure from the MLS is Back tournament.

Possession remained even-keeled in the first half as both teams adjusted to being back on the field after months away. FC Dallas took its chances in front of goal first as Franco Jara shot straight from outside the box in the 19' minute for an easy save by Nashville's Joe Willis. Randall Leal responded in kind minutes later for Nashville after a quick counterattack led by Hany Mukhtar led to a searing strike from the top of the box that was deflected over the goal by Dallas's Jimmy Maurer.

The second half played out much like the first with a back and forth competition and a few close calls for both sides until Accam's strike with four minutes left in regulation time sent Nashville over the edge for the win. Willis came up with clutch saves throughout the second half, and the Boys in Gold held onto their lead through injury time to record a historic win. Walker Zimmerman's block in the fourth minute of stoppage time helped preserve the victory.

Goals:

86' NSH - David Accam

Key Stat:

5 - Joe Willis recorded 5 saves over the course of the match, showing up in big moments for Nashville. His ability to keep FC Dallas out of the net proved imperative to secure the Nashville win.

Up Next:

Nashville SC will finish out its double header with FC Dallas in Frisco on Sunday, Aug.16 in Toyota Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT.

Lineup

Starting XI: Joe Willis; Dan Lovitz, Dave Romney, Walker Zimmerman, Brayan Beckeles; Aníbal Godoy, Derrick Jones, Dax McCarty, Hany Mukhtar, Randall Leal; Daniel Ríos Substitutes: Jalil Anibaba, Elliot Panicco, Brian Anunga, Alistair Johnston, Matt LaGrassa, David Accam, Dominique Badji, Abu Danladi

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