Hany Mukhtar’s 2 Goals: Nashville SC 31 Points Ahead of Toronto FC

Hany Mukhtar scored twice in Nashville SC’s 2-0 win over Toronto FC in Major League Soccer on Sunday, September 27. The result leaves Nashville SC 31 points ahead of Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference table.

How it happened

Mukhtar opened the scoring in the 16th minute, converting an attack assisted by Cristian Espinoza. He struck again in the 43rd minute, with Sam Surridge supplying the assist, sending Nashville SC into half-time 2-0 ahead. Nashville SC finished with 23 total shots and 11 shots on goal, while Toronto FC had 11 total shots and three on target.

The numbers

Nashville SC controlled 62% of possession and completed 442 accurate passes, compared with Toronto FC’s 38% possession and 227 accurate passes. The hosts also recorded 17 shots inside the box to Toronto FC’s five. Toronto goalkeeper saves numbered nine, while Nashville’s goalkeeper made three saves.

The home-and-away split also framed the result: Nashville SC entered with a 13W 1D 0L home record, while Toronto FC’s away record was 2W 3D 8L. Nashville SC had scored 41 goals in home games, compared with Toronto FC’s 10 goals in away games.

Who decided it

Mukhtar was the match’s highest-rated player at 9.9 after 90 minutes. Alongside his two goals, he registered two shots on target and three key passes, giving Nashville SC its clearest individual influence in a match where R. Baker-Whiting and J. Palacios each earned a 7.9 rating.

Why it matters

Nashville SC are ranked #1 in the Eastern Conference with 60 points from 27 games, including an 18W 6D 3L record and a 34 goal difference. Toronto FC are ranked #12 with 29 points from 27 games, a 6W 11D 10L record and a -12 goal difference.