Nashville SC vs Minnesota United FC, 2020 MLS, Regular Season
· MLSJoe Willis on song as Minnesota United, Nashville SC share points
Joe Willis made four saves and moved into a tie for the MLS shutout lead as Nashville SC played visiting Minnesota United to a 0-0 draw on Tuesday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Dax McCarty (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 2': Foul by Aaron Schoenfeld (Minnesota United FC).
- 4': Foul by Dax McCarty (Nashville SC).
- 4': Kevin Molino (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 5': Derrick Jones (Nashville SC) hits the right post with a right footed shot from very close range. Assisted by Randall Leal with a cross.
- 8': Attempt missed. Tah Anunga (Nashville SC) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Derrick Jones.
- 9': Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Foul by Dax McCarty (Nashville SC).
- 10': Foul by Tah Anunga (Nashville SC).
- 10': Jacori Hayes (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 11': Hand ball by Aaron Schoenfeld (Minnesota United FC).
- 12': Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Foul by Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC).
- 13': Attempt missed. Ethan Finlay (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso.
- 15': Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 15': Foul by José Aja (Minnesota United FC).
- 16': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Dax McCarty.
- 16': Attempt blocked. Bakaye Dibassy (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Aaron Schoenfeld.
- 16': Hand ball by Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC).
- 18': Foul by Kevin Molino (Minnesota United FC).
- 18': Randall Leal (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 19': Foul by Derrick Jones (Nashville SC).
- 19': Romain Métanire (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 20': Attempt missed. Bakaye Dibassy (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso.
- 20': Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 20': Foul by José Aja (Minnesota United FC).
- 22': Attempt missed. Matt LaGrassa (Nashville SC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Alistair Johnston with a cross.
- 23': Attempt missed. Derrick Jones (Nashville SC) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Alistair Johnston with a cross.
- 26': Attempt saved. Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Alistair Johnston with a cross.
- 26': Corner, Nashville SC. Conceded by Dayne St. Clair.
- 27': Aaron Schoenfeld (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Foul by Matt LaGrassa (Nashville SC).
- 29': Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Foul by Romain Métanire (Minnesota United FC).
- 29': Attempt blocked. Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Matt LaGrassa.
- 29': Attempt saved. Randall Leal (Nashville SC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 29': Corner, Nashville SC. Conceded by Dayne St. Clair.
- 31': Attempt missed. Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Daniel Lovitz with a cross following a corner.
- 32': Aaron Schoenfeld (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 32': Foul by Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC).
- 33': Hand ball by Randall Leal (Nashville SC).
- 35': Dax McCarty (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Foul by Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC).
- 36': Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 36': Foul by Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC).
- 37': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Alistair Johnston.
- 37': Foul by Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC).
- 37': Joe Willis (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 38': Ethan Finlay (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 38': Foul by Matt LaGrassa (Nashville SC).
- 39': Attempt blocked. Kevin Molino (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ethan Finlay.
- 40': Attempt missed. Aaron Schoenfeld (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Romain Métanire with a cross.
- 43': Foul by Jacori Hayes (Minnesota United FC).
- 43': Randall Leal (Nashville SC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 44': Foul by Randall Leal (Nashville SC).
- 44': Jacori Hayes (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Randall Leal (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+1': Attempt missed. Bakaye Dibassy (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Ethan Finlay with a cross.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Nashville SC 0, Minnesota United FC 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Nashville SC 0, Minnesota United FC 0.
- 46': Hand ball by Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC).
- 48': Offside, Nashville SC. Alistair Johnston tries a through ball, but Alex Muyl is caught offside.
- 49': Attempt missed. Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Ethan Finlay.
- 50': Derrick Jones (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Foul by Ethan Finlay (Minnesota United FC).
- 53': Derrick Jones (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Foul by Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC).
- 55': Aaron Schoenfeld (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 55': Foul by Alistair Johnston (Nashville SC).
- 57': Derrick Jones (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': Foul by Bakaye Dibassy (Minnesota United FC).
- 58': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Joe Willis.
- 61': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Dax McCarty.
- 62': Attempt saved. Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Aaron Schoenfeld.
- 63': Attempt missed. Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Aaron Schoenfeld.
- 64': Substitution, Nashville SC. Alan Winn replaces Alex Muyl.
- 64': Substitution, Nashville SC. Taylor Washington replaces Matt LaGrassa.
- 65': Foul by Randall Leal (Nashville SC).
- 65': Jacori Hayes (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 65': Attempt saved. Ethan Finlay (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Kevin Molino with a through ball.
- 66': Dax McCarty (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 66': Foul by Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC).
- 68': Attempt missed. Aaron Schoenfeld (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ethan Finlay with a cross.
- 71': Foul by Kevin Molino (Minnesota United FC).
- 71': Tah Anunga (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 71': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Kei Kamara replaces Aaron Schoenfeld.
- 74': Substitution, Nashville SC. Abu Danladi replaces Derrick Jones.
- 76': Attempt saved. Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Bakaye Dibassy.
- 78': Foul by Randall Leal (Nashville SC).
- 78': Jacori Hayes (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Taylor Washington.
- 79': Attempt saved. Bakaye Dibassy (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso with a cross.
- 82': Attempt blocked. Alan Winn (Nashville SC) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Taylor Washington with a cross.
- 82': Corner, Nashville SC. Conceded by Bakaye Dibassy.
- 83': Corner, Nashville SC. Conceded by Romain Métanire.
- 87': Attempt saved. Dax McCarty (Nashville SC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Abu Danladi.
- 87': Offside, Nashville SC. Daniel Lovitz tries a through ball, but Abu Danladi is caught offside.
- 89': Foul by Jacori Hayes (Minnesota United FC).
- 89': Randall Leal (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+3': Second Half ends, Nashville SC 0, Minnesota United FC 0.
- 0': Match ends, Nashville SC 0, Minnesota United FC 0.
Statistics
 MIN |
NSH |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fouls | 13 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 2 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 3 | Saves | 4 |
| 44.1 | Possession | 55.9 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 307 | Accurate Passes | 397 |
| 392 | Passes | 501 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 5 | Accurate Crosses | 8 |
| 21 | Crosses | 17 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.5 |
| 59 | Long Balls | 85 |
| 32 | Accurate Long Balls | 40 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 18 | Effective Tackles | 15 |
| 26 | Tackles | 25 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 14 | Interceptions | 8 |
| 13 | Effective Clearances | 16 |
| 13 | Clearances | 16 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Nissan Stadium, Nashville
Location: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Attendance: 3,478
Venue: Nissan Stadium, Nashville
Location: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Attendance: 3,478
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 | FC Cincinnati | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Red Bull New York | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | D.C. United | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Nashville SC (4-3-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Willis (GK) |
| 4 | Dave Romney |
| 25 | Walker Zimmerman |
| 2 | Daniel Lovitz |
| 12 | Alistair Johnston |
| 6 | Dax McCarty |
| 22 | Matt LaGrassa |
| 27 | Tah Anunga |
| 29 | Alex Muyl |
| 21 | Derrick Jones |
| 8 | Randall Leal  |
Minnesota United FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 97 | Dayne St. Clair (GK) |
| 15 | Michael Boxall |
| 4 | José Aja |
| 21 | Bakaye Dibassy |
| 19 | Romain Métanire |
| 10 | Emanuel Reynoso |
| 5 | Jacori Hayes |
| 31 | Hassani Dotson |
| 12 | Aaron Schoenfeld |
| 7 | Kevin Molino |
| 13 | Ethan Finlay |
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