New England Revolution vs Nashville SC, 2021 MLS, Regular Season
· MLSNashville SC battle Revs to scoreless draw as Matt Turner returns
Two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference were unable to determine a winner as the MLS-leading New England Revolution and Nashville drew.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 6': Attempt saved. Tajon Buchanan (New England Revolution) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Adam Buksa.
- 7': Adam Buksa (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 7': Foul by Jalil Anibaba (Nashville SC).
- 8': Aké Arnaud Loba (Nashville SC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 8': Foul by Matt Polster (New England Revolution).
- 11': Attempt saved. Jhonder Cádiz (Nashville SC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Aké Arnaud Loba.
- 12': Attempt blocked. Jhonder Cádiz (Nashville SC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Alex Muyl.
- 16': Foul by Tah Anunga (Nashville SC).
- 16': Gustavo Bou (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 17': Attempt missed. Gustavo Bou (New England Revolution) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right from a direct free kick.
- 18': Corner, Nashville SC. Conceded by Brandon Bye.
- 19': Attempt saved. Jhonder Cádiz (Nashville SC) header from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Taylor Washington with a cross.
- 19': Corner, Nashville SC. Conceded by Matt Turner.
- 21': Attempt missed. Gustavo Bou (New England Revolution) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Tajon Buchanan.
- 23': Foul by Eric Miller (Nashville SC).
- 23': Matt Polster (New England Revolution) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 25': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Dave Romney.
- 26': Attempt missed. Matt Polster (New England Revolution) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the right misses to the right. Assisted by Gustavo Bou with a cross following a corner.
- 27': Attempt missed. Matt LaGrassa (Nashville SC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Taylor Washington with a cross.
- 29': Attempt missed. Arnór Ingvi Traustason (New England Revolution) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Gustavo Bou.
- 31': Foul by Eric Miller (Nashville SC).
- 31': Tajon Buchanan (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 33': Foul by Matt LaGrassa (Nashville SC).
- 33': Matt Polster (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 33': Matt LaGrassa (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 34': Foul by Gustavo Bou (New England Revolution).
- 34': Matt LaGrassa (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Gustavo Bou (New England Revolution) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 36': Foul by Jhonder Cádiz (Nashville SC).
- 36': Henry Kessler (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 37': Aké Arnaud Loba (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 37': Foul by Andrew Farrell (New England Revolution).
- 37': Andrew Farrell (New England Revolution) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 40': Foul by Tah Anunga (Nashville SC).
- 40': Gustavo Bou (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 42': Foul by Henry Kessler (New England Revolution).
- 42': Jhonder Cádiz (Nashville SC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 44': Attempt saved. Gustavo Bou (New England Revolution) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Matt Polster.
- 44': Offside, Nashville SC. Joe Willis tries a through ball, but Aké Arnaud Loba is caught offside.
- 45': Attempt saved. Tajon Buchanan (New England Revolution) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Arnór Ingvi Traustason.
- 45': Attempt saved. Wilfrid Kaptoum (New England Revolution) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by DeJuan Jones.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, New England Revolution 0, Nashville SC 0.
- 45': Second Half begins New England Revolution 0, Nashville SC 0.
- 45': Substitution, Nashville SC. Hany Mukhtar replaces Aké Arnaud Loba.
- 47': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Tah Anunga.
- 48': Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Foul by Wilfrid Kaptoum (New England Revolution).
- 48': Wilfrid Kaptoum (New England Revolution) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 49': Foul by Alex Muyl (Nashville SC).
- 49': Matt Polster (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Eric Miller (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Foul by Arnór Ingvi Traustason (New England Revolution).
- 51': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Dave Romney.
- 52': Foul by DeJuan Jones (New England Revolution).
- 52': Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 53': Attempt saved. Gustavo Bou (New England Revolution) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 54': Andrew Farrell (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Foul by Jhonder Cádiz (Nashville SC).
- 55': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Jack Maher.
- 56': Attempt missed. Jhonder Cádiz (Nashville SC) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Eric Miller.
- 57': Offside, New England Revolution. Brandon Bye tries a through ball, but Tajon Buchanan is caught offside.
- 59': Attempt blocked. Jhonder Cádiz (Nashville SC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Hany Mukhtar.
- 62': DeJuan Jones (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 62': Foul by Alex Muyl (Nashville SC).
- 62': Substitution, New England Revolution. Tommy McNamara replaces Arnór Ingvi Traustason.
- 63': Substitution, New England Revolution. Emmanuel Boateng replaces Wilfrid Kaptoum.
- 63': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Taylor Washington.
- 64': Substitution, Nashville SC. C.J. Sapong replaces Jhonder Cádiz.
- 64': Substitution, Nashville SC. Aníbal Godoy replaces Matt LaGrassa.
- 68': VAR Decision: No Penalty New England Revolution.
- 70': Substitution, Nashville SC. Daniel Lovitz replaces Taylor Washington.
- 72': Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 72': Foul by Matt Polster (New England Revolution).
- 74': Corner, Nashville SC. Conceded by DeJuan Jones.
- 75': Attempt blocked. Tajon Buchanan (New England Revolution) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Tommy McNamara.
- 75': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Dave Romney.
- 76': Aníbal Godoy (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 76': Foul by Tajon Buchanan (New England Revolution).
- 79': Substitution, Nashville SC. Randall Leal replaces Alex Muyl.
- 79': Foul by Emmanuel Boateng (New England Revolution).
- 79': Randall Leal (Nashville SC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 81': Substitution, New England Revolution. Teal Bunbury replaces Tajon Buchanan.
- 82': Attempt missed. Teal Bunbury (New England Revolution) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
- 83': Foul by Adam Buksa (New England Revolution).
- 83': Randall Leal (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Foul by Adam Buksa (New England Revolution).
- 85': Jalil Anibaba (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Attempt missed. Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC) header from the left side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Randall Leal with a cross.
- 90': Attempt saved. Teal Bunbury (New England Revolution) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Gustavo Bou with a cross.
- 90'+4': DeJuan Jones (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+4': Foul by C.J. Sapong (Nashville SC).
- 90'+5': Foul by Matt Polster (New England Revolution).
- 90'+5': Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+6': Hand ball by Teal Bunbury (New England Revolution).
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, New England Revolution 0, Nashville SC 0.
- 0': Match ends, New England Revolution 0, Nashville SC 0.
Statistics
 NSH |
NE |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 14 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 6 | Saves | 2 |
| 31 | Possession | 69 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 207 | Accurate Passes | 566 |
| 291 | Passes | 645 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
| 14 | Crosses | 32 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 77 | Long Balls | 55 |
| 36 | Accurate Long Balls | 37 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.7 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 12 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 16 | Tackles | 14 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 17 | Interceptions | 11 |
| 24 | Effective Clearances | 6 |
| 24 | Clearances | 6 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Gillette Stadium
Location: Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA
Attendance: 10,279
Venue: Gillette Stadium
Location: Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA
Attendance: 10,279
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York City FC | 4 | +8 | 10 |
| 2 | Nashville SC | 4 | +6 | 10 |
| 3 | Inter Miami CF | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| 4 | Red Bull New York | 4 | -1 | 7 |
Line-Ups
New England Revolution (4-3-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Matt Turner (GK) |
| 4 | Henry Kessler |
| 2 | Andrew Farrell  |
| 24 | DeJuan Jones |
| 15 | Brandon Bye |
| 8 | Matt Polster |
| 25 | Arnór Traustason |
| 5 | Wilfrid Kaptoum |
| 9 | Adam Buksa |
| 7 | Gustavo Bou |
| 17 | Tajon Buchanan |
Nashville SC (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Willis (GK) |
| 3 | Jalil Anibaba |
| 4 | Dave Romney |
| 5 | Jack Maher |
| 22 | Matt LaGrassa |
| 19 | Alex Muyl |
| 27 | Tah Anunga |
| 23 | Taylor Washington |
| 15 | Eric Miller |
| 99 | Jhonder Cádiz |
| 72 | Aké Arnaud Loba |
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