Back at home for the first time in more than a month, Nashville SC earned its best win of the season. Nashville used stifling defense and two goals from Lebo Moloto to win 2-0 over Eastern Conference leading Louisville City FC on Sunday in front of 8,610 at First Tennessee Park. Nashville SC got goals in either half by Lebo Moloto.
Nashville SC beat the defending USL Cup champs Louisville City 2-0 as forward Lebo Moloto scored his first two goals in his Nashville SC career. Nashville completed its fifth shutout of the season in eight games.
SCORING
37’ – NSH – Lebo Moloto (Ropapa Mensah)
84’ – NSH – Lebo Moloto (Justin Davis)
NOTES
– Starting keeper Matt Pickens earned his fifth shutout which is tied for the best mark in the USL.
– Nashville SC is the first team all season to score 2 goals against Louisville City.
– Moloto is the first player to score multiple goals in the same game for Nashville SC.
– Nashville SC has yet to allow a goal at home this season with a 2-0-1 mark at home. At First Tennessee Park, Nashville SC is 2-0-0 with a pair of 2-0 wins.
– Nashville SC announced a capacity crowd of 8,610 at First Tennessee Park.
