N’Goubou levels the match as Madison remains unbeaten at Breese
Lineup Notes
MAD: #1 Harms, #6 Kanyane (#24 Forbes), #7 Bolma (#3 Edwards), #8 Segbers (#57 Augee), #9 R. Carmichael, #11 N’goubou (#38 Goumballe), #12 Torres, #14 Annor Gyamfi (#4 McCamy), #20 K. Carmichael, #23 Munjoma, #33 Toure
SUBS: #19 Manske, #99 Flores, #5 Shannon
SAR: #1 Sutton, #4 Watters, #5 Sogaard, #7 Bryant (#28 Gall), #8 Walker, #16 Rodriguez (#27 O’Dwyer), #17 Bolanos, #18 Krueger (#50 Brulinski), #24 Kiingi (#3 Valentine), #36 Rosa, #46 Roed (#32 Terzaghi)
SUBS: #23 Amedeka, #2 Burlew, #60 McGurk, #61 Spengler
Match Action
MADISON, Wis. — Forward Madison FC maintains their unbeaten streak at Breese. With tons of challenges against the Sarasota Paradise defense, Madison was unable to pull ahead, and finished with a draw.
The Flamingos battled through a strong opening from Sarasota, with the away side controlling possession early on and putting Madison under pressure early. The Flamingos stayed organized defensively and found their own chances, coming close in the 11th minute when a turnover gave Claudel N’goubou an opportunity, but his shot was blocked. Just a minute later, Eddie Munjoma rattled the crossbar with a shot that nearly put the Flamingos ahead. N’goubou continued to create opportunities, setting up a dangerous cross in the 20th minute, but was unable to finish.
After several attacking pushes, Sarasota broke through in the 39th minute following a defensive miscue to take a 1-0 lead. Madison nearly answered just before halftime when the ball bobbled in the Sarasota goalkeeper’s possession, but the Flamingos couldn’t capitalize.
In the second half, the Flamingos immediately took control of possession and put Sarasota under pressure. Madison found the equalizer in the 54th minute when a dangerous cross from Geni Kanyane found Claudel N’Goubou, who finished to bring Forward level.
The Flamingos continued to attack, creating chance after chance in the box. N’Goubou came close again in the 69th minute, heading a cross just over the bar, while Kevin Carmichael and Ryan Carmichael each delivered dangerous crosses that narrowly missed a finishing touch.
Despite continued pressure and multiple chances, Forward Madison couldn’t find the winner, and finished the match in a draw. Forward Madison remains unbeaten in league play at Breese Stevens Field and maintains their third-place position in the USL League One standings.
With the team looking to build on its recent performances and continue its push for more points, midfielder Roman Torres emphasized the importance of maintaining that momentum. “We need to keep pushing at home, building on our momentum and picking up points,” Torres said.
Goal Summary
0-1 SAR (39’) — #18 Krueger
1-1 MAD (55’) — #11 N’goubou
Disciplinary Summary
(18’) SAR #24 Kiingi— Yellow Card
(44’) SAR #17 Bolanos— Yellow Card
(58’) MAD #7 Bolma— Yellow Card
(65’) MAD #12 Torres— Yellow Card
(90’+1) SAR #5 Sogaard— Yellow Card
Next Match
Forward Madison FC travels to Tennessee to face the Chattanooga Red Wolves SC on Wednesday, Sept. 16th, for a 6 p.m. kickoff. The Flamingos enter the match sitting third in the USL League One standings, while Chattanooga Red Wolves SC currently sits in 6th place. Fans can support the Club by purchasing single-game tickets or season tickets, or by shopping at the team’s Merch Store!
About Forward Madison FC: Forward Madison FC is a charter member of USL League One, launched in the Spring of 2019. The Flamingos were USL League One playoff teams in 2019 and 2023 and have made an international name for themselves as 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.
