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Forward Madison Stages Unforgettable Home Finale with Victory over First-Place Team

Published on September 22, 2019 under United Soccer League One (USL1)
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Forward Madison FC celebrates a goal with its fans
Forward Madison FC celebrates a goal with its fans
(Forward Madison FC, Credit: Justin Nuoffer, Forward Madison FC)

Forward Madison closed out its inaugural home schedule with a memorable 1-0 win on Sunday, beating USL League One regular season champion North Texas SC. An Imanol Almaguer own goal in the 24th minute gave the result to the Flamingos, who now have a three-point cushion in the League One playoff spots with two matches to play.

With an announced crowd of 4,315 on hand, FMFC officially finished its inaugural year with an average attendance of 4,292, the highest in USL League One.

After some back-and-forth play throughout the half, Forward grabbed the lead through an own goal, which was blasted off North Texas' Almaguer by 'Mingos captain Connor Tobin at the near post in the 24th minute. Two key saves by Bryan Sylvestre on a breakaway and a full-extension dive helped preserve the scoreline going into the break.

The second half was more of a stalemate, with North Texas getting time on the ball but failing to penetrate. The visitors thought they had a goal in the third minute of stoppage time through Arturo Rodriguez, but after a short conversation with his assistant, referee Adam Kilpatrick chalked it off for offside.

Up next for the Flamingos is a trip to the desert to face FC Tucson on Friday, Sept. 27. With no more home matches left in the season, FMFC still has an outside chance to claim third place if results fall favorably over the final two weeks of the regular season.

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Forward Madison FC celebrates a goal with its fans
Forward Madison FC celebrates a goal with its fans
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