USL1 Forward Madison FC

Forward Madison FC Edged by Lansing Ignite FC 1-0

Published on June 1, 2019 under United Soccer League One (USL1)
Forward Madison FC News Release


FULL TIME 0-1 Lansing comes away with a hard fought road win during what could be the first chapter of a new rivalry thanks to a string of fouls committed by both teams. Forward Madison dominated possession throughout the half with Lansing struggling to stay in front of Don Smart, Paulo Jr, and even a forward-pushing Carl Schneider, who took advantage of midfielder J.C. Banks covering his flank, though he also conceded a yellow card much to the chagrin of the Wisconsin native. Ryan Coulter returned to the lineup for this match and has given another solid performance with help from captain Connor Tobin and holding-midfielder and stand-in center back Eric Leonard. In another continuing trend, a spot shower has returned to Breese Stevens Field to soak the fans and cool the players, with no of thunder disrupting play, unlike the U.S. Open Cup match in Saint Louis. In the second half, Lansing grew into the match quickly, with Forward Madison making mistakes on the ball and conceding possession to Nick Moon, who capitalized on the chance and slotted the lone goal home past Ryan Coulter's near post. The Flamingos squandered opportunities in the second half early and often, with Grant Stonemen conceding a silly yellow card in the 51st minute. With Eric Leonard in the back line, Coach Daryl Shore elected to bring on Jiro Barriga Toyama and Brandon Eaton instead of pulling out a more defensive player. By the end of the match, Lansing goalie Stefan Cleveland, on loan from the Chicago Fire of MLS, was forced more into action, though he was never troubled in any serious way. As the clock wound down, Josiel Nunez was handed a straight red card for dissent and ended what was another hard night for the Flamingos at home.

Major Moments:

4' Diaz crosses to Paulo for first chance

5' Don Smart also helps apply pressure

6' Jeff Michaud loops in a cross off the corner but Eric Leonard heads wide

8' Madison dominates possession early, Nunez is given the freedom to shoot, but it goes wide

15' Carl Schneider breaks free down the left but no end result

17' Sliding tackle from Ally concedes corner, and the chance is snuffed out

Fullbacks finding lots of freedom for FMFC

22' Nunez goes down after fouling a Lansing player, but he quickly returns

24' #14 for Lansing gets close to the goal after Eric Leonard can't keep him away, but Ryan Coulter saves the shot easily

27' Don Smart shoots wide over the stands, then he and Nunez combine for more pressure with no end result

33' The game begins to stalemate with pressure from FMFC and plenty of passes that don't come off for the Flamingos

36' Connor Tobin closes off the angle from #7 for Lansing

36' Don Smart forces the save from Stefan Cleveland with a good breakaway run

37' Paulo nearly plays in Don Smart but the pass is too far

38' YELLOW CARD #29 J.C. Banks, who slides in a little late on a 50-50 ball

42' #12 for Lansing gets some space but shoots into the flock

43' Nunez passes out to Paulo Jr, who curls to the far post where the goalie saves, but a potential handball goes uncalled

One minute stoppage time

HALFTIME 0-0 The first half of a new rivalry might be forming after a string of fouls committed by both teams. Forward Madison dominated possession throughout the half with Lansing struggling to stay in front of Don Smart, Paulo Jr, and even a forward-pushing Carl Schneider, who took advantage of midfielder J.C. Banks covering his flank, though he also conceded a yellow card much to the chagrin of the Wisconsin native. Ryan Coulter returned to the lineup for this match and has given another solid performance with help from captain Connor Tobin and holding-midfielder and stand-in center back Eric Leonard. In another continuing trend, a spot shower has returned to Breese Stevens Field to soak the fans and cool the players, with little sign of thunder disrupting play.

SECOND HALF

47' Don Smart gets a chip from Pato but is unable to cross near a FMFC player

47' GOAL #14 NICK Moon takes on Ryan Coulter and beats him at his near post after FMFC is unable to maintain possession on the left side

51' YELLOW Card #4 Grant Stoneman for a bad challenge

53' Don Smart crosses low to J.C. Banks, who blasts it over the bar

53' #7 Rafa Mentzingen for Lansing gets free on edge of box and shoots straight to Coulter

57' Free Kick in center of field, but Tobin clears the cross

59' Lansing has grown fully into the match, gaining many chances on FMFC mistakes

60' Paulo is played in by Don Smart after J.C. Banks makes a good tackle in midfield to finally turn the tide, but the chance goes awry

63' Diaz shoots over the bar after Paulo Jr. forces the save

65' Great tackle by Tobin on a breaking Ricky Lopez-Espin

71' Tobin shoulders #7 into the boards, no foul in risky move

75' SUBSTITUTION FOR FMFC on comes #77 Jiro Barriga Toyama for #23 Carl Schneider, also changing is #6 Brandon Eaton for #12 Ally Hamis Ng'Anzi

76' Don Smart gets a slow roller but misplays badly

78' More good chances aren't converted as Lansing sit deeper

79' #14 Nick Moon with a volley to Coulter's left, but this time the 'keeper pushes it away

81' YELLOW CARD #21 Ivo Cerda for Lansing

83' Substitution #24 Elva N'for on #25 Marshall Hollingsworth

85' Brandon Eaton hits the crossbar from distance off a corner kick chance

89' Stefan Cleveland has been forced into more possession, but few dangerous chances for FMFC

89' Substitution #19 Pato Botello-Faz enters for #9 Ricky Lopez-Espin

Four minutes stoppage time

90' + 4 Substitution Steeve Saint-Duc #11 on #7 Rafa Mentzingen off

Red card josiel Nunez after the final whistle

Lineups

(Subs with minute)

Goal : ?Å¡1/2 Penalty Kick: PK ?Å¡1/2 Cards: Yellow- YC Red- RC

Forward Madison FC

4-3-3

Coach: Daryl Shore

Goalkeeper - Ryan Coulter #1

Defender- Carl Schneider #23

Defender - Connor Tobin (captain) #13

Defender- Eric Leonard #3

Defender - Christian "Pato" Diaz #27

Midfielder - Ally Hamis Ng'Anzi

Midfielder - Josiel Núñez #70

Midfielder - Jeff Michaud #8

Forward - J.C. Banks #29 YC

Forward- Don Smart #7

Forward - Paulo Jr.

Substitutes

GK- Brian Sylvestre #92

D- Shaun Russell #15

M- Brandon Eaton #6

M- Vital Niziyigimana #19

M- Jiro Barriga Toyama #77

M- Don Smart #7

F- Brian Bement #14

Roster Information:

Danny Tenorio participated in on-field training before the match but is still recovering his fitness

Minnesota United has not provided their on-loan players for this match

Visiting Team- Lansing Ignite FC

4-2-3-1

Coach: Nate Miller

Goalkeeper - Stefan Cleveland #30

Defender- Grant Lillard #15

Defender - Brandon Fricke (Captain) #5

Defender- Grant Stoneman #4

Midfielder - Rhys Williams #2

Midfielder- Marshall Hollingsworth #25

Midfielder - Ivo Cerda #21

Midfielder - Xavier Gomez #10

Midfielder- Nick Moon #14 ?Å¡1/2

Midfielder- Rafa Mentzingen #7

Forward - Ricky Lopez-Espin

Substitutes

GK- Michael Kirk #1

M- Kyle Carr #8

M- Christian Silva #12

M- Lewis Jones #16

F- Elma N'for #24

F- Pato Botello-Faz #19

F- Steeve Saint-Duc #11

Goals:

FMFC:

Lansing Ignite FC:

47' - Nick Moon #14

Discipline:

FMFC:

38' - #29 J.C. Banks, Yellow Card

Lansing Ignite FC:

REFEREES

Brad Jensen

Eric Del Rosario

Ryan Birdsall

Kyle Hannon

Attendance: 4,271

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