Nashville SC vs Toronto FC, 2023 Major League Soccer, Regular Season
· MLSNashville's Willis, Toronto's Johnson stellar in 0-0 draw
— Nashville SC goalkeeper Joe Willis and Toronto FC's Sean Johnson both finished with three saves as the two teams played to a scoreless draw on Saturday night.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Attempt blocked. C.J. Sapong (Nashville SC) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Fafà Picault with a headed pass.
- 1': Foul by Shaq Moore (Nashville SC).
- 1': Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 1': Delay in match because of an injury Matt Hedges (Toronto FC).
- 3': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 4': Foul by Sean Davis (Nashville SC).
- 4': Mark-Anthony Kaye (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 6': Foul by Aníbal Godoy (Nashville SC).
- 6': Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 7': Deandre Kerr (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 7': Foul by Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC).
- 9': Attempt saved. Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Mark-Anthony Kaye.
- 10': Corner, Nashville SC. Conceded by Michael Bradley.
- 11': Attempt missed. Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Daniel Lovitz following a corner.
- 20': Attempt blocked. Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by C.J. Sapong.
- 21': Fafà Picault (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Foul by Richie Laryea (Toronto FC).
- 25': Delay in match because of an injury Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC).
- 27': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 29': Fafà Picault (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Foul by Richie Laryea (Toronto FC).
- 31': Attempt saved. Sean Davis (Nashville SC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Aníbal Godoy.
- 33': Foul by Fafà Picault (Nashville SC).
- 33': Richie Laryea (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Fafà Picault (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 34': Delay in match because of an injury Richie Laryea (Toronto FC).
- 35': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 37': Foul by Raoul Petretta (Toronto FC).
- 37': Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 37': Raoul Petretta (Toronto FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 38': Foul by Mark-Anthony Kaye (Toronto FC).
- 38': Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Foul by Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC).
- 41': Richie Laryea (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Delay in match because of an injury Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC).
- 43': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 43': Fafà Picault (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 43': Foul by Richie Laryea (Toronto FC).
- 44': Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC) is shown the yellow card.
- 44': Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 44': Foul by Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC).
- 45'+5': Attempt blocked. Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jonathan Osorio.
- 45'+7': First Half ends, Nashville SC 0, Toronto FC 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Nashville SC 0, Toronto FC 0.
- 45': Substitution, Toronto FC. Lukas MacNaughton replaces Matt Hedges.
- 48': Deandre Kerr (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 48': Foul by Shaq Moore (Nashville SC).
- 49': Attempt missed. Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
- 50': Corner, Nashville SC. Conceded by Richie Laryea.
- 51': Attempt saved. Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Daniel Lovitz with a headed pass.
- 52': Attempt missed. Sean Davis (Nashville SC) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Daniel Lovitz with a cross.
- 53': Hand ball by Sean Davis (Nashville SC).
- 55': Corner, Toronto FC. Conceded by Jack Maher.
- 58': Corner, Toronto FC. Conceded by Daniel Lovitz.
- 59': Corner, Toronto FC. Conceded by C.J. Sapong.
- 59': Attempt missed. Deandre Kerr (Toronto FC) header from the right side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Brandon Servania with a cross following a corner.
- 60': Hand ball by Shaq Moore (Nashville SC).
- 61': Attempt saved. Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Jacob Shaffelburg with a headed pass.
- 62': Foul by Fafà Picault (Nashville SC).
- 62': Mark-Anthony Kaye (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Aníbal Godoy (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Foul by Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC).
- 63': Substitution, Toronto FC. Ayo Akinola replaces Deandre Kerr.
- 64': Substitution, Toronto FC. Alonso Coello replaces Brandon Servania.
- 64': Hand ball by Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC).
- 65': Foul by Fafà Picault (Nashville SC).
- 65': Richie Laryea (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Fafà Picault (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Foul by Alonso Coello (Toronto FC).
- 68': Substitution, Nashville SC. Dax McCarty replaces Sean Davis.
- 68': Substitution, Nashville SC. Teal Bunbury replaces C.J. Sapong.
- 71': Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 71': Foul by Aníbal Godoy (Nashville SC).
- 72': Attempt blocked. Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 73': Attempt missed. Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Mark-Anthony Kaye.
- 74': Attempt saved. Richie Laryea (Toronto FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Federico Bernardeschi.
- 76': Substitution, Nashville SC. Alex Muyl replaces Jacob Shaffelburg.
- 77': Attempt missed. Ayo Akinola (Toronto FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Federico Bernardeschi.
- 77': Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 77': Foul by Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC).
- 80': Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 80': Foul by Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC).
- 80': Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 81': Attempt saved. Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 82': Corner, Toronto FC. Conceded by Joe Willis.
- 84': Attempt missed. Teal Bunbury (Nashville SC) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Shaq Moore.
- 87': Offside, Nashville SC. Aníbal Godoy tries a through ball, but Daniel Lovitz is caught offside.
- 90'+1': Corner, Toronto FC. Conceded by Fafà Picault.
- 90'+2': Attempt missed. Michael Bradley (Toronto FC) header from very close range is just a bit too high. Assisted by Federico Bernardeschi with a cross following a corner.
- 90'+3': Second Half ends, Nashville SC 0, Toronto FC 0.
- 0': Match ends, Nashville SC 0, Toronto FC 0.
Statistics
 TOR |
NSH |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 3 | Saves | 3 |
| 59.7 | Possession | 40.3 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 8 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 576 | Accurate Passes | 360 |
| 647 | Passes | 426 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 11 | Crosses | 19 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 44 | Long Balls | 52 |
| 22 | Accurate Long Balls | 32 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 15 |
| 13 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.9 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 9 |
| 15 | Effective Clearances | 10 |
| 15 | Clearances | 10 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: GEODIS Park
Location: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Attendance: 26,999
Venue: GEODIS Park
Location: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Attendance: 26,999
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia Union | 14 | +13 | 29 |
| 2 | FC Cincinnati | 14 | +4 | 29 |
| 3 | Columbus Crew | 14 | +8 | 27 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 14 | +8 | 24 |
Line-Ups
Nashville SC (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Willis (GK) |
| 5 | Jack Maher |
| 25 | Walker Zimmerman |
| 2 | Daniel Lovitz  |
| 18 | Shaq Moore |
| 54 | Sean Davis |
| 20 | Aníbal Godoy |
| 7 | Fafà Picault |
| 14 | Jacob Shaffelburg |
| 10 | Hany Mukhtar |
| 17 | C.J. Sapong |
Toronto FC (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Johnson (GK) |
| 17 | Sigurd Rosted |
| 2 | Matt Hedges |
| 28 | Raoul Petretta |
| 22 | Richie Laryea |
| 4 | Michael Bradley |
| 14 | Mark-Anthony Kaye |
| 23 | Brandon Servania |
| 29 | Deandre Kerr |
| 21 | Jonathan Osorio |
| 10 | Federico Bernardeschi |
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