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Atlanta United Claims Victory in Tense Match Against Nashville SC
Nashville, Tennessee – In a hard-fought match at GEODIS Park, Atlanta United FC secured a valuable victory against Nashville SC in a Major League Soccer game marked by its intensity and numerous cautions. The only goal of the match came early, in the 24th minute, when R. Hernandez of Atlanta United FC, assisted by S. Alzate, found the back of the net.
Despite dominating possession with 58%, Nashville SC failed to convert their chances, totaling 16 shots, only 6 of which were on target. A goal by S. Surridge was disallowed by VAR in the 44th minute due to a handball. Atlanta United, although with less possession (42%), managed to defend their lead and create danger in the opponent’s area with 9 shots.
The referee, Ismir Pekmic, had a busy night, issuing a total of 8 yellow cards: 6 to Atlanta United and 2 to Nashville SC. The match, part of the 2025 Major League Soccer regular season, left a bittersweet taste for local fans, while Atlanta United celebrates a crucial win on their journey. The difference in corners was abysmal, 11 for Nashville to only 1 for Atlanta, but this did not translate into goals.
Substitutions nashville sc: at minute 38 A. Muyl came in and J. Perez went out., at minute 67 J. Bauer came in and D. Lovitz went out., at minute 67 J. Shaffelburg came in and T. Boyd went out., at minute 83 G. Brugman came in and T. Bunbury went out., at minute 83 P. Yazbek came in and E. Tagseth went out.
Substitutions atlanta united fc: at minute 61 S. Alzate came in and T. Muyumba went out., at minute 61 L. Brennan came in and S. Lobjanidze went out., at minute 72 S. Gregersen came in and J. Berrocal went out., at minute 86 J. Thiare came in and C. Togashi went out., at minute 86 M. Almiron came in and B. Lennon went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Nashville SC
Atlanta United FC
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