Atlanta United defeated Nashville SC 1-0 on Saturday at GEODIS Park in MLS Regular Season action.
Nashville started brightly with corners in the 2′ and 3′, applying early pressure. Atlanta's Luke Brennan saw his shot blocked in the 6′, before Alexey Miranchuk missed from outside the box in the 13′. Nashville continued to press with Hany Mukhtar missing from the right side in the 19′.
The breakthrough came in the 24′ when Ronald Hernández headed home from the center of the box, assisted by Steven Alzate, giving Atlanta a 1-0 lead. Nashville responded with Hany Mukhtar forcing a save in the 30′.
In the second half, Sam Surridge struck the crossbar in the 51′, coming close to an equalizer. Nashville continued to press, with Hany Mukhtar forcing saves in the 65′ and 66′. Walker Zimmerman had attempts saved in the 74′ and missed in the 80′ as the hosts pushed forward. Deep into stoppage time at 90+5′, Sam Surridge forced another save, but Atlanta held firm to secure the victory.
Goal: R. Hernández vs. NSH, 24'
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