Forward Madison Falls in Final Seconds against North Texas SC
October 21, 2020 - United Soccer League One (USL1)
Forward Madison FC News Release
Forward Madison FC vs. North Texas SC
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Forward Madison found itself on the end of a last-second defeat on Wednesday, falling 1-0 to North Texas SC at Hart Park. North Texas were awarded a controversial penalty kick in the final seconds, and sunk the Flamingos in the ninth minute of stoppage time.
The first half began and ended with high pressure from North Texas, but a burst of rain in the middle made the Hart Park pitch slippery and resulted in more chances for the Flamingos, who logged shots through Wojcik Wojciech and Don Smart. On the other end, Arturo Rodriguez had a big chance from a free kick, but it was caught by Chris Brady in the 42nd minute.
Brady again came up big for FMFC in the second half, stopping a hard shot from North Texas in the 76th minute.
In the end, though, it wasn't to be for the Flamingos. Jiro Barriga Toyama fouled North Texas' Rodriguez on the edge of the penalty area in the sixth minute of stoppage time. Although the referee initially awarded a free kick, the decision was changed to a penalty several minutes later.
Rodriguez took the chance, scoring the penalty and winning the game in the 99th minute.
The Flamingos are already eliminated from contention for the USL League One Final and remain 9th place in the league standings.
Following Wednesday's loss, Forward Madison will host its season finale on Saturday, Oct. 24, taking on New England Revolution II at 7 p.m. at Hart Park.
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