D.C. United vs Nashville SC, 2022 Major League Soccer, Regular Season
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Lovitz, Mukhtar lead Nashville past DC United 3-1
— Defender Daniel Lovitz scored early, Hany Mukhtar followed with his third brace of the season and Nashville SC rolled to a 3-1 victory over D.C. United on Saturday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Foul by Brendan Daniel Hines-Ike (D.C. United ).
- 1': Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 2': Foul by Alex Muyl (Nashville SC).
- 2': Steven Birnbaum (D.C. United ) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 3': Foul by Sofiane Djeffal (D.C. United ).
- 3': Randall Leal (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Goal! D.C. United 0, Nashville SC 1. Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom left corner.
- 8': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Alex Muyl.
- 9': Attempt saved. Taxiarchis Fountas (D.C. United ) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ola Kamara.
- 16': Foul by Jack Maher (Nashville SC).
- 16': Steven Birnbaum (D.C. United ) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16': Attempt saved. Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by C.J. Sapong.
- 19': Attempt missed. Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Daniel Lovitz.
- 20': Foul by Julian Gressel (D.C. United ).
- 20': Sean Davis (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Foul by Andy Najar (D.C. United ).
- 21': Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 21': Andy Najar (D.C. United ) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 23': Attempt blocked. Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 26': Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 30': Foul by Brendan Daniel Hines-Ike (D.C. United ).
- 30': Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 31': Foul by Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC).
- 31': Steven Birnbaum (D.C. United ) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Brad Smith (D.C. United ) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 35': Foul by Alex Muyl (Nashville SC).
- 37': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Alex Muyl.
- 38': Dax McCarty (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 38': Foul by Steven Birnbaum (D.C. United ).
- 41': Attempt missed. Andy Najar (D.C. United ) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Ola Kamara.
- 45': Goal! D.C. United 0, Nashville SC 2. Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Dax McCarty.
- 45'+2': C.J. Sapong (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': Foul by Steven Birnbaum (D.C. United ).
- 45'+3': Brendan Daniel Hines-Ike (D.C. United ) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+3': Foul by Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC).
- 45'+4': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Jack Maher.
- 45'+4': Attempt missed. Chris Durkin (D.C. United ) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left following a corner.
- 45'+5': First Half ends, D.C. United 0, Nashville SC 2.
- 45': Second Half begins D.C. United 0, Nashville SC 2.
- 45': Substitution, D.C. United. Nigel Robertha replaces Sofiane Djeffal.
- 46': C.J. Sapong (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 46': Foul by Steven Birnbaum (D.C. United ).
- 47': Attempt blocked. Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Dax McCarty.
- 49': Chris Durkin (D.C. United ) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Foul by Randall Leal (Nashville SC).
- 49': Offside, D.C. United. Brendan Daniel Hines-Ike tries a through ball, but Ola Kamara is caught offside.
- 50': Goal! D.C. United 0, Nashville SC 3. Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Randall Leal.
- 52': Andy Najar (D.C. United ) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 52': Foul by C.J. Sapong (Nashville SC).
- 52': Chris Durkin (D.C. United ) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 52': Foul by Randall Leal (Nashville SC).
- 53': Foul by Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC).
- 53': Nigel Robertha (D.C. United ) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 54': Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 55': Foul by Steven Birnbaum (D.C. United ).
- 55': Randall Leal (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 56': Substitution, D.C. United. Donovan Pines replaces Julian Gressel.
- 56': Substitution, D.C. United. Michael Estrada replaces Ola Kamara.
- 57': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Joe Willis.
- 59': Brendan Daniel Hines-Ike (D.C. United ) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Foul by Randall Leal (Nashville SC).
- 59': Goal! D.C. United 1, Nashville SC 3. Taxiarchis Fountas (D.C. United ) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Nigel Robertha.
- 60': Foul by Dave Romney (Nashville SC).
- 60': Nigel Robertha (D.C. United ) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 60': Dave Romney (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 62': Substitution, Nashville SC. Luke Haakenson replaces Randall Leal.
- 63': C.J. Sapong (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 63': Foul by Steven Birnbaum (D.C. United ).
- 63': Steven Birnbaum (D.C. United ) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 64': Foul by Russell Canouse (D.C. United ).
- 64': Luke Haakenson (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 66': Foul by Jack Maher (Nashville SC).
- 66': Taxiarchis Fountas (D.C. United ) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 67': Offside, Nashville SC. Dax McCarty tries a through ball, but C.J. Sapong is caught offside.
- 67': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Alex Muyl.
- 70': Attempt saved. Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) header from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 71': C.J. Sapong (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Foul by Andy Najar (D.C. United ).
- 71': Substitution, D.C. United. Kimarni Smith replaces Brad Smith.
- 74': Substitution, Nashville SC. Aké Arnaud Loba replaces C.J. Sapong.
- 74': Substitution, Nashville SC. Tah Anunga replaces Dax McCarty.
- 81': Foul by Brendan Daniel Hines-Ike (D.C. United ).
- 81': Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Offside, Nashville SC. Daniel Lovitz tries a through ball, but Aké Arnaud Loba is caught offside.
- 82': Foul by Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC).
- 82': Nigel Robertha (D.C. United ) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 83': Offside, D.C. United. Andy Najar tries a through ball, but Steven Birnbaum is caught offside.
- 83': Substitution, D.C. United. Drew Skundrich replaces Russell Canouse.
- 84': Drew Skundrich (D.C. United ) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Foul by Tah Anunga (Nashville SC).
- 84': Tah Anunga (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 85': Attempt saved. Brendan Daniel Hines-Ike (D.C. United ) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 86': Brendan Daniel Hines-Ike (D.C. United ) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Foul by Luke Haakenson (Nashville SC).
- 86': Substitution, Nashville SC. Ethan Zubak replaces Hany Mukhtar.
- 86': Substitution, Nashville SC. Taylor Washington replaces Daniel Lovitz.
- 88': Attempt blocked. Taxiarchis Fountas (D.C. United ) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Nigel Robertha with a cross.
- 88': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Alex Muyl.
- 88': Attempt missed. Michael Estrada (D.C. United ) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Kimarni Smith with a cross following a corner.
- 90': Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Foul by Taxiarchis Fountas (D.C. United ).
- 90'+1': Corner, Nashville SC. Conceded by Donovan Pines.
- 90'+1': Luke Haakenson (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+2': Attempt missed. Luke Haakenson (Nashville SC) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Aké Arnaud Loba.
- 90'+3': Attempt missed. Kimarni Smith (D.C. United ) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Andy Najar.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, D.C. United 1, Nashville SC 3.
- 0': Match ends, D.C. United 1, Nashville SC 3.
Statistics
 NSH |
DC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 14 |
| 5 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 2 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 41.8 | Possession | 58.2 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 8 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 240 | Accurate Passes | 368 |
| 329 | Passes | 459 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 12 | Crosses | 18 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 64 | Long Balls | 48 |
| 28 | Accurate Long Balls | 18 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 7 | Effective Tackles | 4 |
| 11 | Tackles | 10 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.4 |
| 6 | Interceptions | 4 |
| 29 | Effective Clearances | 15 |
| 29 | Clearances | 15 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Audi Field
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Attendance: 19,325
Venue: Audi Field
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Attendance: 19,325
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 12 | +14 | 27 |
| 2 | San Diego FC | 13 | +9 | 23 |
| 3 | Minnesota United FC | 13 | +6 | 22 |
| 4 | Portland Timbers | 13 | +3 | 22 |
Line-Ups
D.C. United (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rafael Romo (GK) |
| 4 | Brendan Hines-Ike |
| 15 | Steve Birnbaum  |
| 14 | Andy Najar |
| 5 | Brad Smith |
| 31 | Julian Gressel |
| 13 | Sofiane Djeffal |
| 8 | Christopher Durkin |
| 6 | Russell Canouse |
| 11 | Taxiarchis Fountas |
| 9 | Ola Kamara |
Nashville SC (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Willis (GK) |
| 25 | Walker Zimmerman |
| 4 | Dave Romney |
| 5 | Jack Maher |
| 54 | Sean Davis |
| 8 | Randall Leal |
| 6 | Dax McCarty |
| 2 | Daniel Lovitz |
| 19 | Alex Muyl |
| 17 | C.J. Sapong |
| 10 | Hany Mukhtar |
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