NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Hany Mukhtar scored late in the first half and Joe Willis made it stand up to lead Nashville SC to a 1-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday night.

Nashville 1, Seattle 0: Summary

Mukhtar’s 11th goal of the season came in the 44th minute for Nashville (8-6-6).

The steal & pass from @randall_leal
The assist from @BigAfrika88
The finish from Hany Mukhtar

His 11th goal gives @NashvilleSC the advantage right before the half. pic.twitter.com/2tbZuOryPC

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 14, 2022

Willis made two saves to earn a clean sheet. Stefan Cleveland stopped three shots for Seattle (8-9-2).

Nashville outshot the Sounders 12-9 with a 5-2 advantage in shots on goal.

Seattle has dropped three of its last four matches.

How did you save that, @JoeWillis23? 😱 pic.twitter.com/jYgAfAfUNz

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 14, 2022

Last time: Timbers’ success in Seattle continues, Sounders fall 3-0