Introduction to the Match
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sam Surridge scored a club record four goals, Hany Mukhtar added two goals and an assist, and Nashville SC beat the Chicago Fire 7-2 on Saturday night.
Surridge — the 19th player in MLS history to score four goals in a game — opened the scoring when he converted from the spot in the 14th minute and Jeisson Palacios scored his first goal in MLS to give Nashville a 2-0 lead when he headed home a corner kick played in by Mukhtar in the 22nd.
First Half Dominance
Mukhtar added goals in the 25th — when he tapped in a rebound from point-blank range — and 31st minutes before Surridge made another penalty kick in first-half stoppage time make it 5-0. Nashville became the fifth team in MLS history to score five goals in the first half of a match and the first since Philadelphia on July 8, 2022.
Second Half and Final Score
Surridge slipped behind the defense to score goals on the counter-attack in the 50th and 57th minutes to make it 7-0.
Philip Zinckernagel scored for the Fire in the 64th and Hugo Cuypers made it 7-2 in the 71st.
Chicago (3-4-3) is winless in five consecutive games.
Surridge (two) and Mukhtar (four) are the only players to record multiple hat tricks for Nashville (5-4-1).
Conclusion
The match between Nashville SC and the Chicago Fire ended with a significant victory for Nashville, with Sam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar being the standout players. This win showcases Nashville’s strength and Chicago’s current struggles in the league.
FAQs
Q: Who scored four goals in the match?
A: Sam Surridge scored four goals, setting a club record.
Q: What was the final score of the match?
A: The final score was 7-2 in favor of Nashville SC.
Q: Is Chicago winless in their last few games?
A: Yes, Chicago is winless in five consecutive games.
Q: Who are the players with multiple hat tricks for Nashville?
A: Surridge and Mukhtar are the only players to record multiple hat tricks for Nashville.
