FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Revolution weren’t surprised by Nashville SC’s defensive approach on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium, but they certainly were frustrated by it, left to rue missed opportunities following a 0-0 draw in their first-ever meeting with the expansion side.
Nashville, ravaged by injury but resolute nonetheless, played in a low block throughout the 90 minutes and set out to frustrate New England, who outshot their guests 17-3 but were stifled by both an inability to finish and Nashville goalkeeper Joe Willis, who made five saves.
Just one of those saves, however, came in the first half, when head coach Bruce Arena said the Revs could’ve changed the complexion of the match and drawn the visitors out with an early goal.