Forward Madison Remains In First In Group Standings Of USL Jägermeister Cup
Goals from Garrett McLaughlin and Devin Boyce give the ‘Mingos the win over Chattanooga
Lineup Notes
MAD: #1 Schipmann, #2 Chilaka, #5 Mehl, #6 Murphy Jr., #7 Prentice, #8 Boyce, #12 McLaughlin (75’ Dieye), #16 Crull, #19 Galindrez (60’ Davila) (81’ Chaney), #21 Villalobos, #25 Sousa (60’ Gebhard)
Subs not used: Sanchez, Osmond, Payne
CHA: #12 Jerez (84’ Bush), #3 Roberts, #23 Jnohope, #19 Fernandes (84’ O. Hernandez), #18 Green, #66 Knapp (54’ Folla), #8 Ualefi (68’ L. Hernandez), #22 Lukic, #9 Coutinho, #11 Marsh (68’ Mensah), #10 Malango
Subs not used:
Match Action
Breese Stevens Field was filled for the seventh round of the Jägermeister Cup against Chattanooga Red Wolves SC. It was American Football Night in Madison and legendary Green Bay kicker, Mason Crosby, stopped by to take pictures and meet with fans.
It was perfect soccer weather as the opening whistle blew. Despite loud energy from the home crowd, Chattanooga would strike early in the match. In the 14th minute, Lucas Coutinho beat FMFC defender Timmy Mehl on the left side, dribbled towards the end-line, and snuck his shot past Bernd Schipmann to put his squad up one.
Forward would not let up, and momentum shifted to the ‘Mingos as they tried to even the score. A few moments later, newcomer, Garrett McLaughlin would score his first goal in pink and blue. After Timmy Mehl had passed a long ball to Juan Galindrez, the ball found the middle of the box. A few Forward players tried putting the loose ball into the back of the net, McLaughlin was the only successful one, and the ‘Gos were equal, 1-1.
After their goal, Forward started to find their rhythm. Boyce had a few shots on goal, hitting the post on one shot, but the half would inevitably end 1-1.
In the 63rd minute, after both sides made a few substitutions, McLaughlin had a near-second goal, as his header went just wide. However, a few minutes later, Forward was awarded a free kick at the top of the box. Boyce stepped up for his squad and curled it into the top left corner to put the home squad in front, 2-1.
Forward Madison played tight defense the rest of the match, but after 11 minutes of stoppage time, Forward Madison was victorious. They remain in first place in the Central Group of the Jägermeister Cup.
Goal Summary
0-1 CHA – Coutinho (14’)
1-1 MAD – McLaughlin (19’)
2-1 MAD – Boyce (68’)
Disciplinary Summary
Yellow, CHA – bench (19’)
Yellow, MAD – Sousa (22’)
Yellow, CHA – Ualefi (38’)
Yellow, CHA – Fernandes (67’)
Yellow, CHA – Folla (68’)
Yellow, MAD – bench (87’)
Yellow, MAD – Schipmann (90+7’)
Yellow, MAD – Prentice (90+8’)
Yellow, CHA – Green (90+8’)
Post Match Reaction
“The guys didn’t give up, they haven’t given up all season,” said Head Coach Matt Glaeser. “I am pleased that the guys fought through a really difficult game. I feel like we’re playing against the other teams, the referees, you name it. I am just really pleased with the guys’ performance”.
“I knew what I signed up for coming in. I wanted to come to a winning club and just kind of working my way in and doing what I can, and tonight that was a goal,” said Forward Garrett McLaughlin. “It was complete madness. I mean I just got lucky how the ball fell to me. Then I shot once, didn’t work, the ball came back to me and I decided to try the other side and it went in”.
“Everybody wants to take it, you want guys who want to step up in the big moments. I told them I wanted this one. Right as I connected with the ball, I was pretty confident it was going to hit the net,” Said Midfielder Devin Boyce. “I think it is really important to not get too high or too low. Understanding the quality we have, keep our composure, and confidence and to scrap out a result”.
Next Match
Next, Forward Madison stays at historic Breese Stevens Field to play Charlotte Independence on Wednesday, August 14th. Kickoff is at 7pm CT and tickets can still be purchased here.
