The Flamingos continue hot streak at home with win against Central Valley Fuego FC
Forward Madison FC finally returned home after a long two-game trip on the road to face Central Valley Fuego FC at historic Breese Stevens Field. The Flamingos entered the match sitting in third place in USL League One, while Fuego came in at the bottom of the table. The match kicked off just after 7pm CT.
At the sound of the first whistle, both sides came out hungry. In just the 4th minute of the match, Forward Madison defender Timmy Mehl made a goal-stopping save on the line after Central Valley Fuego FC attempted to chip FMFC goalkeeper Bernd Schipmann. FMFC’s defense quickly adjusted, and as a result, the offense went into full gear. In the 16th minute, the Flamingos created a dangerous attacking build. Striker Christian Chaney flicked on a pass to Jayden Onen, laid it off to Derek Gebhard, who buried the shot with his left foot to put FMFC on top 1-0. For the rest of the half, Forward Madison kept the ball in the attacking end, creating plenty of chances to increase the lead. However, Central Valley Fuego’s defense remained intact, and the half ended with FMFC up 1-0.
Central Valley Fuego made three substitutions to start the half and came out looking to equalize. Forward Madison’s defense was tested in the 58th minute when Schipmann closed the gap and body-saved a shot from the right side of the goal. In the 69th minute, FMFC striker Nazeem Bartman had a breakaway in the box, but his shot skyrocketed over the net. The rest of the second half slowed, with each team committing fouls and receiving yellow cards. After five minutes of additional time, the score ended 1-0, with the Flamingos holding on to the lead and regaining the number one spot in the USL League One standings.
“Another great team win,” FMFC Head Coach Matt Glaeser said. “We defended like dogs for ninety plus minutes and limited their chances. We’ll take a hard-nosed win.”
“I’m really happy for this group and the way they did it tonight,” Glaeser said. “We’re finding ways to win and do the little things that matter most.”
“Tonight definitely felt good,” FMFC attacker and goalscorer Derek Gebhard said. “I’m proud that the boys had my back tonight and held it down in the back.”
Next up, Forward Madison will hit the road to Cary, North Carolina, to battle North Carolina FC on Saturday, July 15th at 6pm CT. Join us in the Forward Club for a watch party to cheer on our ‘Mingos. Doors open at 5pm. The next home match for FMFC is an international friendly against Atlante FC on Thursday, July 20th at 7pm. Bobby Portis will be in attendance, meeting fans before the match. 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:
#55 Schipmann
#16 Crull
#4 Osmond
#5 Mehl
#17 Gebhard
#22 Payne
#23 Mesias
#7 Martinez
#10 Onen
#24 Bartman
#9 Chaney
Substitutes: #56 Sanchez, #2 Screen, #8 Conerty, #14 Cichero, #18 Jno-Baptiste, #12 Brotherton, #28 Wheeler-Omiunu
Head Coach: Matt Glaeser
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Central Valley Fuego FC Lineup:
#28 North
#17 Lemus
#5 Forth
#15 Chavez
#13 Dulysse
#8 Falck
#10 Carrera García
#59 Ekk
#19 Vera
#77 Forbes
#9 Arce Jaramillo
Substitutes: #58 Diaz, #34 Ruelas, #6 Ramos, #32 Fernández, #4 Cromwell, #11 Cerritos Casteñeda, #14 Vasquez
Head Coach: Adam Smith
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Major Match Moments:
1st Half
4’ CVF major opportunity
8’ CVF Foul
15’ FMFC major opportunity
16’ FMFC GOAL (#17 Gebhard)
21’ FMFC major opportunity
23’ FMFC Foul
24’ CVF Yellow Card (#5)
28’ CVF Corner
30’ CVF Corner
31’ CVF Foul
32’ CVF Foul
33’ FMFC major opportunity
37’ FMFC Corner
37’ CVF Foul
39’ CVF Corner
42’ CVF Yellow (#10)
Half-Time Score: FMFC 1 – 0 CVF
2nd Half
46’ CVF substitutions
47’ FMFC Foul
48’ CVF Foul
53’ CVF Corner
58’ FMFC major save (Schipmann)
59’ CVF Foul
62’ FMFC Foul
63’ FMFC Foul
63’ FMFC Substitution (Gebhard off, Wheeler-Omiunu on)
64’ CVF Foul
66’ FMFC Foul
69’ FMFC major opportunity
70’ FMFC substitution (Bartman out, Cichero in)
71’ FMFC Yellow Card (Schipmann)
72’ CVF Foul
72’ CVF substitution
77’ CVF Yellow Card (#4)
82’ CVF substitution
84’ CVF Foul
88’ FMFC Foul
89’ FMFC substitution (Screen and Conerty in, Mesias and Onen off)
90+2’ CVF Yellow Card (Bench)
90+4’ FMFC major opportunity
90+5’ FMFC Yellow Card (Osmond)
Full-Time Score: FMFC 1 – 0 CVF
Discipline:
Forward Madison FC
71’ FMFC Yellow Card (Schipmann)
90+5’ FMFC Yellow Card (Osmond)
Central Valley Fuego FC
24’ CVF Yellow Card (#5)
42’ CVF Yellow (#10)
77’ CVF Yellow Card (#4)
90+2’ CVF Yellow Card (bench)
