Hamilton, Canada — Nashville SC advanced in the Concacaf Champions Cup with a commanding road victory over Atlético Ottawa at Tim Hortons Field.
Alex Muyl provided the decisive offense with goals in the 33rd and 41st minutes to give Nashville a 2-0 halftime advantage. The visitors controlled play throughout, outshooting Ottawa 18-5 and putting seven efforts on target compared to just one for the hosts.
Despite holding 55.2% possession, Atlético Ottawa struggled to create dangerous chances. Nashville's clinical finishing and defensive organization proved the difference as they limited the home side to minimal attacking threat.
The match remained scoreless until Muyl broke through in the 33rd minute, then doubled the lead eight minutes later to put Nashville firmly in control before halftime. Ottawa could not find a response in the second half as Nashville's defense held firm to secure the clean sheet and tournament progression.
GOALS:- 33' Alex Muyl - Nashville SC- 41' Alex Muyl - Nashville SC
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Atlético Ottawa: Unable to determine from available data- Nashville SC: Alex Muyl - 2 goals
KEY STAT: Nashville SC dominated the shot count 18-5 and held a 7-1 advantage in shots on target despite controlling only 44.8% possession.