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Nashville SC Stuns Columbus Crew With Last-Minute Comeback
23 Aug
Summary
- Nashville SC secured a 3-2 victory with two stoppage-time goals.
- Hany Mukhtar contributed a goal and an assist in the win.
- Nashville SC extended their winning streak to three games.
Nashville SC continued their impressive run with a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Columbus Crew on Saturday night, marking their third straight win. The decisive moments came in stoppage time when Reed Baker-Whiting headed home a corner kick in the third minute, followed by Andy Nájar's late goal that sealed the win.
Hany Mukhtar was a key player, opening the scoring in the 27th minute with a powerful shot and later providing the assist for Baker-Whiting's equalizer. Columbus had briefly taken the lead in the second half with goals from Mohamed Farsi and André Gomes, but ultimately fell short.
This result extends Nashville SC's lead in MLS points, with the team having suffered only one loss in their last thirteen matches. Conversely, the Columbus Crew are struggling, having lost three consecutive games and remaining winless in their last four outings.
