Nashville SC forward Randall Leal, center, celebrates with Alex Muyl, left, and Dax McCarty, right, after Leal scored a goal against FC Dallas during the first half of an MLS soccer match Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jhonder Cádiz scored his first MLS goal in the 73rd minute and Nashville beat Dallas 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Nashville (6-6-6) extended its undefeated streak at home to seven games. Dallas (6-5-6) has not beaten Nashville in three matches this season.
Nashville's first two goals came on deflected shots from distance. Randall Leal opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a shot that deflected off of Dallas defender Reto Ziegler. Cádiz scored in his second MLS game since signing as a designated player on Sept. 9.
Daniel RÃos scored in the 88th minute with an individual effort to give Nashville three goals for the second straight match. Nashville goalkeeper Joe Willis made two saves to take the MLS lead with his eighth shutout of the season.
Nashville SC midfielder Alex Muyl (29) and FC Dallas forward Fafa Picault, right, chase down the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Nashville SC forward Randall Leal (8) and FC Dallas midfielder Tanner Tessmann (15) fight for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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FC Dallas forward Fafa Picault, left, steps into a kick as Nashville SC midfielder Alistair Johnston (12) defends during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Nashville SC midfielder Derrick Jones (21) chases down the ball in front of FC Dallas midfielder Ricaurte Velez (10) during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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FC Dallas midfielder Bryan Acosta (8) dribbles the ball past Nashville SC midfielder Anibal Godoy (20) during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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