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Forward Madison Emerges Victorious in Record-Setting Night at Breese Stevens Field

July 27, 2019 - United Soccer League One (USL1)
Forward Madison FC News Release


Forward Madison FC comes in to defend against Orlando City B
Forward Madison FC comes in to defend against Orlando City B
(Forward Madison FC, Credit: Will Jenkins, Forward Madison FC)

Forward Madison FC earned a huge home victory Saturday night in front of its largest USL League One crowd ever, beating Orlando City B 1-0 at Breese Stevens Field. Midfielder J.C. Banks scored the only goal of the game, slotting home in the second half to delight the announced crowd of 4,539.

Coming off its only bye weekend of the season, the Flamingos started out by looking refreshed early on. Oliver White - making his first home start - and Paulo Júnior both came close in the first few minutes of play.

OCB arrived in Madison in somewhat of a turmoil after firing manager Fernando Jose De Argila Irurita, replacing him with Roberto Sibaja on an interim basis. They were also without midfielder Serginho, who leads the team in assists and shots and missed out due to yellow card accumulation, in addition to top-scorer Thiago Souza, who didn't make the match-day roster.

Despite the chance presented by a weakened opponent, the Flamingos missed a huge opportunity to establish themselves through the team's first penalty kick of the season in the 26th minute. After Oliver White was taken down in the box, Don Smart sent his spot kick wide right after a stutter step.

After pressing forward relentlessly, FMFC's goal finally came in the 57th minute courtesy of J.C. Banks, who was alert to a Josiel Núñez chip into the box and pounced on the opportunity just ahead of the defender. In the end, Forward Madison secured their second clean sheet in league play to finish off another electric home evening for Madison's team.

Up next for Forward Madison is a trip in four days' time to Toronto FC II on July 31 before home matches against FC Tucson on August 3 and against Richmond Kickers on August 10. It will be Tucson's second trip to Breese Stevens Field and the first for Richmond Kickers.

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Forward Madison FC fans enjoy a win
Forward Madison FC fans enjoy a win
(Will Jenkins, Forward Madison FC)		 Forward Madison FC comes in to defend against Orlando City B
Forward Madison FC comes in to defend against Orlando City B
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