Forward Madison Inches Back into Playoff Place with 1-1 Draw against Tormenta
September 7, 2019 - United Soccer League One (USL1)
Forward Madison FC News Release
Forward Madison FC vs. South Georgia Tormenta FC
(Forward Madison FC, Credit: Justin Nuoffer, Forward Madison FC)
Forward Madison FC inched back into USL League One playoff position Saturday night thanks to a 1-1 draw with South Georgia Tormenta FC at Breese Stevens Field. The Flamingos got on the board first thanks to Paulo Jî=BAnior's fifth goal of the season, but couldn't take full points in front of a crowd of 4,215.
FMFC seemed quiet for much of the first half, but Paulo turned up the power in the 24th minute. The Flamingos needed only a few touches to get their goal, with J.C. Banks playing in a perfect one-time cross to the back post for Paulo to head home. Though the Brazilian fell to the ground in a heap afterwards, he got up to the sound of a rousing ovation.
In the second half, South Georgia was pinned back and struggled to keep possession, but grabbed the equalizer through Marco Micaletto in the 80th minute. Micaletto laid the ball off to Jad Arslan, who returned the ball to him before unleashing a powerful shot that goalkeeper Brian Sylvestre couldn't keep out.
Forward Madison will return to USL League One play next Saturday as it travels to Virginia to take on the Richmond Kickers on Sept. 14. The Flamingos are back at Breese Stevens Field next Tuesday, Sept. 17 for a special exhibition match against the Milwaukee Torrent.
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