A late goal in stoppage time gives the Mexican side a win in Madison
MADISON, WI: On Thursday, Forward Madison FC played an international friendly against Atlante FC from Liga de Expansión MX. Special guest, Milwaukee Bucks star Bobby Portis, made an appearance at the match, hosting a meet and greet before kickoff. Tonight was the two year anniversary of the Milwaukee Bucks winning the NBA championship and fans had an opportunity to relive the positive memories with Portis in-person. For the international friendly, both clubs took the pitch just after 7pm.
The beginning of the match was filled with new faces, as Forward Madison attacked with new energy on the field. Atlante FC brought physicality and fresh craft to the match, keeping the Flamingos on their toes during the first half. Atlante had a few major opportunities, including at least three corners, but FMFC goalkeeper Martin Sanchez kept the balls out of the net. The half ended in a 0-0 draw, with both teams headed into the locker room to draw up some new strategies.
Atlante FC made a few substitutions to start the second half, and both teams played determined to be the first to score. Forward Madison continued to press in the final third, and in the 54th minute, they were able to put one in the back of the net to go up 1-0. As a result, Atlante FC played with urgency, creating major opportunities to break down a strong FMFC backline. In the 80th minute, Atlante FC scored off a penalty kick to tie the match 1-1. Both teams continued to possess the ball in order to create the best chance for their team, but in stoppage time, Atlante FC scored off of a long shot to end the match 2-1 against Forward Madison FC.
Next up, Forward Madison stays in Madison for back-to-back home matches next week at Breese Stevens Field. On Wednesday, July 26th, FMFC plays South Georgia Tomenta FC at 6pm CT. The USWNT World Cup match against the Netherlands will also be shown after the FMFC match, free for fans to attend with a 7/26 match ticket. Forward Madison tickets can be purchased here.
About Forward Madison FC: Forward Madison FC is a charter member of USL League One, launched in the spring of 2019. The Flamingos were a USL League One playoff team in 2019 and have made a name for themselves with a fun-loving, flamboyant brand. More information and registration for the team’s weekly newsletter is available at www.forwardmadisonfc.com. Follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Forward Madison FC Lineup:
#2 Screen
#8 Conerty
#12 Brotherton
#14 Cichero
#18 Baptiste
#26 Vasquez
#29 Trialist
#31 Trialist
#32 Trialist
#36 Trialist
#56 Sanchez
Substitutes: Osmond, Mehl, Martinez, Chaney, Crull, Gebhard, Trialist #20, Payne, Bartman, Wheeler-Omiunu, Trialist #34, Trialist #35, Trialist #77, Trialist #90, Trialist, #91, Schipmann
Head Coach: Matt Glaeser
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Atlante FC Lineup:
#20 Hernandez
#4 Sanchez
#5 Meza
#14 Gonzalez
#10 Roskopf
#7 Partida
#34 Jimenez
#18 Bermuduz
#11 Lajud
#28 Sawsa
#2 Ramirez
Substitutes: Hernandez, Cantu, Soto, Velazquez, Martinez, Escobar, Garcia, Machado, Cerna, Cruz, Ouclar, Duran
Head Coach: Mario Alberto Garcia Covalles
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Major Match Moments:
1st Half
- 2’ FMFC foul
- 9’ AFC foul
- 12’ FMFC foul
- 19’ FMFC corner
- 21’ AFC corner
- 21’ AFC corner
- 29’ AFC foul
- 42’ AFC corner
- 45’ AFC Foul
- 45’ Yellow Card AFC
- 45’ Red Card (FMFC bench)
Half-Time Score: FMFC 0 – 0 Atlante FC
2nd Half
- 46’ AFC substitution
- 54’ FMFC GOAL #29 Trialist
- 57’ AFC substitution
- 59’ FMFC substitution
- 62’ AFC corner
- 64’ AFC major opportunity
- 69’ FMFC substitution
- 76’ FMFC substitution
- 78’ FMFC foul
- 79’ FMFC foul
- 80’ AFC Penalty kick goal #22
- 81’ AFC substitution
- 84’ AFC major opportunity
- 87’ FMFC substitution
- 90+2’ AFC goal #16
Full-Time Score: FMFC 1 – 2 Atlante FC
Discipline:
Forward Madison FC
- 45’ Red Card (FMFC bench)
Atlante FC
- 45’ Yellow Card AFC
