Forward Madison FC Fall 2-1 at AC Boise
The Flamingos create opportunities and keep AC Boise at bay before a late goal puts the hosts ahead.
Lineup Notes
MAD: #1 Harms, #4 McCamy, #6 Kanyane (#24 Forbes), #7 Bolma (#11 N’goubou), #8 Segbers (#16 Castro), #9 R. Carmichael, #12 Torres, #14 Annor Gyamf (#21 Karamoko), #20 K. Carmichael (#3 Edwards), #23 Munjoma, #33 Toure
SUBS: #19 Manske, #5 Shannon
ACB: #18 Kliewer, #16 Crull (#5 Ndiaye) , #25 Dengler, #15 Yaro, #14 Moon (#23 Yehya), #6 Adams, #66 Mayaka, #7 Bodily, #2 Ricketts, #36 Barea, #10 Kostyshyn (#11 Moshobane)
Match Action
MADISON, Wis. — Forward Madison FC saw its club-record unbeaten streak come to an end Saturday night, falling 2-1 to AC Boise, despite a second-half equalizer from AJ Edwards.
In the opening minutes, the Flamingos created early opportunities while trading possession with AC Boise, with JT Harms making a key one-on-one stop to keep the hosts off the scoresheet. Boise applied more pressure as the half progressed, but Madison’s defense held firm with several key clearances before the hosts finally broke through in the fifth minute of stoppage time to take a 1-0 lead into the break.
Boise came out quickly after halftime, but Harms continued to keep the Flamingos within striking distance, making a strong block on a corner in the 50th minute. Forward Madison began to find more of the ball and pushed higher up the field. A free kick from Kanyane found Kevin Carmichael, whose header narrowly cleared the crossbar. Just minutes later, Josh Bolma nearly caught the Boise goalkeeper off his line, but an AC Boise defender headed his effort away. The Flamingos continued to press in the attacking third, creating a flurry of opportunities in the 64th minute but unable to find the finishing touch. Madison’s pressure continued as the second half wore on, while Boise relied on its defense and counterattacking opportunities to threaten.
In the 72nd minute, Castro came up with a massive defensive play, blocking a Boise shot on goal and clearing the danger away. After sustained pressure from the Flamingos, the breakthrough finally came in the 83rd minute. AJ Edwards stepped up from distance and unleashed a powerful strike that found the back of the net, leveling the match at 1-1.
Four minutes later, a weak clearance from McCamy allowed Boise to regain possession, and Mayaka found the finish to put the hosts back in front, 2-1. Forward Madison continued to push until the final whistle. Hakim Karamoko drew a corner in the third minute of stoppage time, but the Flamingos couldn’t find the equalizer as Boise held on for the victory.
The result brings Forward Madison’s nine-match unbeaten streak to an end, with the Flamingos now turning their attention to their next challenge.
Goal Summary
1-0 ACB (45’ +5) — #66 Mayaka
1-1 MAD (83’) — #3 Edwards
2-1 ACB (87’) — #66 Mayaka
Disciplinary Summary
(Bench) ACB Nate Miller — Yellow Card
(31’) MAD #23 Munjoma — Yellow Card
(45’ +9) ACB #4 Barea — Yellow Card
(90’ +1) ACB #22 Amang — Yellow Card
(90’ +3) MAD #33 Toure — Yellow Card
(90’ +3) MAD #33 Toure — Red Card
Next Match
Forward Madison FC returns to Breese Stevens Field on Wednesday, August 12, to take on Greenville Triumph SC at 7:00 p.m. CT for Bark in the Park. The Flamingos will look to get back in the win column and continue their unbeaten run at home. Fans can support the Club by purchasing single-game tickets or season tickets, or by shopping at the team’s Merch Store!
