Atlanta United achieved a hard-fought victory against Nashville SC with a score of 1-0 in the 26th week of MLS action. Ronald Hernández found the back of the net in the 23rd minute of the first half, helping to seal the win for Atlanta.
Nashville SC came close to equalizing with a strike from Sam Surridge that hit the post in the 51st minute, marking a near miss for the home side.
Despite Nashville’s dominance in the shot count with 21 attempts throughout the match, their efforts fell short, with only 11 shots on target, 1 hitting the woodwork, and 9 going off target.
Enea Mihaj was a standout performer for Atlanta, making crucial defensive plays by clearing 9 balls from the danger area. His teammate, Stian Gregersen, also contributed significantly with 4 clearances.
Nashville SC’s coach, B. J. Callaghan, set up his team in a 4-3-3 formation with Joseph Willis in goal; Andy Nájar, Walker Zimmerman, Jeisson Palacios, and Josh Bauer in defense; Alex Muyl, Patrick Yazbek, and Gastón Brugman in midfield; and an attacking trio of Hany Mukhtar, Sam Surridge, and Jacob Shaffelburg.
In contrast, Atlanta United’s coach Ronny Deila opted for the same 4-3-3 formation, with Jayden Hibbert guarding the goal; Ronald Hernández, Enea Mihaj, Stian Gregersen, and Pedro Amador in defense; Steven Alzate, Aleksei Miranchuk, and Bartosz Slisz in midfield; and Luke Brennan, Jamal Thiare, and Miguel Ángel Almirón leading the attack.
The match at Geodis Park was officiated by referee Ismir Pekmic.
Substitutions for Nashville SC
37’ 1T – Alex Muyl off for Jonathan Pérez
67’ 2T – Jacob Shaffelburg off for Tyler Boyd; Josh Bauer off for Daniel Lovitz
83’ 2T – Gastón Brugman off for Teal Bunbury; Patrick Yazbek off for Edvard Tagseth
Yellow Cards for Nashville SC:
37’ 1T – Andy Nájar (Unsporting Behavior); 25’ 2T – Jeisson Palacios (Unsporting Behavior)
Substitutions for Atlanta United
61’ 2T – Steven Alzate off for Tristan Muyumba; Luke Brennan off for Saba Lobjanidze
71’ 2T – Stian Gregersen off for Juan Berrocal
86’ 2T – Jamal Thiare off for Cayman Togashi; Miguel Ángel Almirón off for Brooks Lennon
Yellow Cards for Atlanta United:
42’ 1T – Jamal Thiare (Unsporting Behavior); 8’ 2T – Pedro Amador (Unsporting Behavior); 13’ 2T – Ronald Hernández (Unsporting Behavior); 17’ 2T – Jayden Hibbert (Unsporting Behavior); 31’ 2T – Bartosz Slisz (Unsporting Behavior); 34’ 2T – Miguel Ángel Almirón (Unsporting Behavior); 49’ 2T – Aleksei Miranchuk (Unsporting Behavior)