FORWARD MADISON FC DRAW AGAINST CHATTANOOGA RED WOLVES SC
USL Jägermiester Cup Round 2 sees Forward Madison FC take a point in Chattanooga.
Lineup Notes
CHA: #1 Smith, #4 Watters, #5 Ayimbila (Lelin 79’), #6 Wessels, #8 Reis (Morris 46’), #10 Bentley, #11 Ramos, #14 P. Hernandez (Alhassan 79’), #16 Gomez (Green 52’), #17 O. Hernandez, #22 Kinzner
Subs not used: Jerez, Jnohope, Vazquez
MAD: #1 Schipmann, #2 Chilaka, #3 Viader, #5 Mehl, #6 Murphy Jr, #7 Dietrich (Carrera-Gacía 46’), #8 Boyce, #11 Garcia (Bartman 62’), #16 Crull, #19 Galindrez, #77 Brown (Sousa 62’)
Subs not used: Lapsley, Mesias, Dourado, Mclaughlin
Match Action
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC jumped to an early 2nd-minute lead. Forward Madison then controlled possession for much of the first half. Clear opportunities were scarce, though the ‘Mingos threatened in the 35th minute when a Damiá Viader free kick skidded across the box, narrowly missing two onrushing players. The Red Wolves later had a free kick that sailed just above the goal.
Forward Madison maintained possession to begin the second half, creating an early opportunity in the 48th minute when Chris Garcia’s shot from just outside the box hit the post. The Mingos then made offensive substitutions, bringing on forward Nazeem Bartman and attack-minded defender Ferrety Sousa to boost their attack. In the 69th minute, a series of chances led to a Forward Madison penalty kick. Devin Boyce converted the penalty, scoring from 12 yards to level the match at 1-1.
With the match tied at the end of the regulation, the game headed to penalties to decide who receives the extra point in the standings. In the penalties Red Wolves Goalkeeper Jason Smith saved two of the Mingos Penalties leading to Chattanooga Red Wolves taking the extra point in the USL Jägermeister Cup standings.
Goal Summary
1-0 CHA, Bentley (2’)
1-1 MAD, Boyce (71’)
Penalty Shootout Summary
CHA
Bentley (MAKE), Wessels (MAKE), Vazquez (MAKE), Ramos (MAKE)
MAD
Carrera-García (MAKE), Viader (SAVED), Boyce (MAKE), Murphy Jr. (SAVED)
Disciplinary Summary
Yellow, MAD – Viader (40’)
Yellow, MAD – Murphy Jr. (43’)
Yellow, CHA – Gomez (46’)
Yellow, CHA – Bench (74’)
Yellow, MAD – Sousa (78’)
Next Match
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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 2023, and have made an international 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.
