D.C. United vs Nashville SC, 2023 Major League Soccer, Regular Season
· MLSD.C. United tally late, earn 1-1 tie with Nashville
Substitute Ted Ku-DiPietro scored in the 83rd minute to help D.C. United salvage a 1-1 draw at home against Nashville SC on Saturday night.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 1': Foul by Gaoussou Samake (D.C. United).
- 3': Attempt missed. Russell Canouse (D.C. United) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high.
- 4': Foul by Aníbal Godoy (Nashville SC).
- 4': Lewis O'Brien (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Offside, Nashville SC. Hany Mukhtar tries a through ball, but Teal Bunbury is caught offside.
- 7': Corner, Nashville SC. Conceded by Ruan.
- 10': Donovan Pines (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Foul by Teal Bunbury (Nashville SC).
- 11': Foul by Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC).
- 11': Ruan (D.C. United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 15': Donovan Pines (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Foul by Teal Bunbury (Nashville SC).
- 16': Foul by Mateusz Klich (D.C. United).
- 16': Shaq Moore (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 17': Delay in match because of an injury Taxiarchis Fountas (D.C. United).
- 19': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 21': Delay in match because of an injury Taxiarchis Fountas (D.C. United).
- 22': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 23': Substitution, D.C. United. Erik Hurtado replaces Taxiarchis Fountas because of an injury.
- 25': Foul by Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC).
- 25': Ruan (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Offside, Nashville SC. Shaq Moore tries a through ball, but Hany Mukhtar is caught offside.
- 31': Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 31': Foul by Gaoussou Samake (D.C. United).
- 33': Foul by Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC).
- 33': Ruan (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 37': Chris Durkin (D.C. United) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Gaoussou Samake.
- 38': Attempt missed. Erik Hurtado (D.C. United) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Gaoussou Samake with a cross.
- 39': Foul by Aníbal Godoy (Nashville SC).
- 39': Mateusz Klich (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 43': Foul by Donovan Pines (D.C. United).
- 43': Shaq Moore (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Foul by Alex Muyl (Nashville SC).
- 44': Ruan (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Donovan Pines (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Foul by Teal Bunbury (Nashville SC).
- 45'+1': Foul by Alex Muyl (Nashville SC).
- 45'+1': Lewis O'Brien (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+1': Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+3': Foul by Lukas MacNaughton (Nashville SC).
- 45'+3': Mateusz Klich (D.C. United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45'+4': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Aníbal Godoy.
- 45'+4': Aníbal Godoy (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+4': Foul by Derrick Williams (D.C. United).
- 45'+5': First Half ends, D.C. United 0, Nashville SC 0.
- 45': Second Half begins D.C. United 0, Nashville SC 0.
- 46': Foul by Victor Pálsson (D.C. United).
- 46': Teal Bunbury (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 46': Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 46': Foul by Donovan Pines (D.C. United).
- 46': Donovan Pines (D.C. United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 48': Donovan Pines (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Foul by Teal Bunbury (Nashville SC).
- 49': Attempt blocked. Dax McCarty (Nashville SC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Hany Mukhtar.
- 49': Attempt blocked. Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 49': Attempt blocked. Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
- 50': Offside, Nashville SC. Hany Mukhtar tries a through ball, but Teal Bunbury is caught offside.
- 50': Offside, D.C. United. Victor Pálsson tries a through ball, but Mateusz Klich is caught offside.
- 54': Chris Durkin (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 54': Foul by Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC).
- 54': Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 55': Attempt missed. Donovan Pines (D.C. United) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ruan following a set piece situation.
- 56': Foul by Shaq Moore (Nashville SC).
- 56': Gaoussou Samake (D.C. United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 56': Attempt missed. Victor Pálsson (D.C. United) header from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Mateusz Klich with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 59': Foul by Lewis O'Brien (D.C. United).
- 59': Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 61': Corner, Nashville SC. Conceded by Donovan Pines.
- 62': Substitution, Nashville SC. Fafà Picault replaces Jacob Shaffelburg.
- 64': Foul by Erik Hurtado (D.C. United).
- 64': Lukas MacNaughton (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 66': Foul by Gaoussou Samake (D.C. United).
- 66': Shaq Moore (Nashville SC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 69': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Alex Muyl.
- 70': Attempt missed. Derrick Williams (D.C. United) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Mateusz Klich with a cross following a corner.
- 72': Attempt blocked. Mateusz Klich (D.C. United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Derrick Williams.
- 73': Attempt saved. Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Fafà Picault with a cross.
- 73': Goal! D.C. United 0, Nashville SC 1. Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) with an attempt from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
- 75': Substitution, Nashville SC. Sean Davis replaces Aníbal Godoy.
- 76': Substitution, Nashville SC. Brian Anunga replaces Dax McCarty.
- 76': Foul by Erik Hurtado (D.C. United).
- 76': Lukas MacNaughton (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Foul by Gaoussou Samake (D.C. United).
- 78': Shaq Moore (Nashville SC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 81': Chris Durkin (D.C. United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 81': Foul by Brian Anunga (Nashville SC).
- 81': Substitution, D.C. United. Theodore Ku-Dipietro replaces Chris Durkin.
- 81': Substitution, D.C. United. Cristian Dájome replaces Ruan.
- 81': Substitution, D.C. United. Kristian Fletcher replaces Russell Canouse.
- 83': Goal! D.C. United 1, Nashville SC 1. Theodore Ku-Dipietro (D.C. United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Kristian Fletcher.
- 85': Foul by Derrick Williams (D.C. United).
- 85': Teal Bunbury (Nashville SC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 85': Derrick Williams (D.C. United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 87': Attempt missed. Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a set piece situation.
- 87': Donovan Pines (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Foul by Sean Davis (Nashville SC).
- 88': Substitution, Nashville SC. Taylor Washington replaces Alex Muyl.
- 89': Foul by Theodore Ku-Dipietro (D.C. United).
- 89': Sean Davis (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Foul by Victor Pálsson (D.C. United).
- 90': Taylor Washington (Nashville SC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+1': Attempt blocked. Theodore Ku-Dipietro (D.C. United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Cristian Dájome.
- 90'+1': Foul by Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC).
- 90'+1': Lewis O'Brien (D.C. United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+2': Fafà Picault (Nashville SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Foul by Cristian Dájome (D.C. United).
- 90'+3': Foul by Sean Davis (Nashville SC).
- 90'+3': Kristian Fletcher (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Taylor Washington.
- 90'+4': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Fafà Picault.
- 90'+5': Offside, Nashville SC. Sean Davis tries a through ball, but Hany Mukhtar is caught offside.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, D.C. United 1, Nashville SC 1.
- 0': Match ends, D.C. United 1, Nashville SC 1.
Statistics
 NSH |
DC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fouls | 16 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 4 | Offsides | 1 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 0 | Saves | 1 |
| 47 | Possession | 53 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 311 | Accurate Passes | 357 |
| 394 | Passes | 440 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 7 |
| 13 | Crosses | 22 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 62 | Long Balls | 48 |
| 34 | Accurate Long Balls | 23 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 6 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 12 | Tackles | 12 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 12 | Interceptions | 12 |
| 14 | Effective Clearances | 11 |
| 14 | Clearances | 11 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Audi Field
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Attendance: 19,215
Venue: Audi Field
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Attendance: 19,215
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Cincinnati | 13 | +4 | 28 |
| 2 | Philadelphia Union | 13 | +12 | 26 |
| 3 | Columbus Crew | 13 | +8 | 26 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 13 | +8 | 23 |
Line-Ups
D.C. United (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Miller (GK) |
| 3 | Derrick Williams  |
| 23 | Donovan Pines |
| 44 | Victor Palsson |
| 17 | Lewis O'Brien |
| 6 | Russell Canouse |
| 72 | Gaoussou Samake |
| 2 | Ruan |
| 11 | Taxiarchis Fountas |
| 43 | Mateusz Klich |
| 8 | Christopher Durkin |
Nashville SC (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Willis (GK) |
| 5 | Jack Maher |
| 3 | Lukas MacNaughton |
| 2 | Daniel Lovitz |
| 18 | Shaq Moore |
| 6 | Dax McCarty |
| 20 | Aníbal Godoy |
| 14 | Jacob Shaffelburg |
| 19 | Alex Muyl |
| 10 | Hany Mukhtar |
| 12 | Teal Bunbury |
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