Forward Madison beats AV ALTA FC 3-0
Lineup Notes
MAD: #1 Harms, #4 McCamy, #5 Shannon (#33 Toure), #6 Kanyane, #7 Bolma, #8 Segbers (#57 Augee), #9 R. Carmichael, #11 N’goubou (#14 Annor Gyamfi), #12 Torres, #20 K. Carmichael, #23 Munjoma (#3 Edwards)
SUBS: #99 Flores, #13 Humphrey, #30 Machasen, #19 Manske
AVA: #3 Ortiz, #4 Pajaro, #5 Alassane (#32 Jahng), #6 Lay (#44 Pehlivanov), #9 Acuna, #11 Aoumaich, #15 Winum (#16 Ceja), #21 Villalobes, #22 Smith, #23 Thomas, #99 Bahena Jr. (#20 Antwi)
Match Action
MADISON, Wis. — Forward Madison controlled the match from start to finish, maintaining possession and applying steady pressure to the AV ALTA FC defense. Eddie Munjoma opened the scoring in the 20th minute before Ryan Carmichael and Josh Bolma added second-half goals to secure a 3-0 victory and officially clinch Madison’s place in the USL League One Playoffs.
The Flamingos dominated possession throughout the opening 45 minutes and created consistent pressure in the attacking third. After generating an early opportunity in the third minute, Madison broke through in the 20th when R. Carmichael slipped a through ball to Munjoma, who finished to give the Flamingos a 1-0 lead.
R. Carmichael and Bolma nearly doubled the advantage in the 37th minute, but the AV ALTA goalkeeper denied the opportunity.
Forward Madison carried its momentum into the second half, with R. Carmichael and Claudel N’Goubou combining for a dangerous chance in the opening minutes. Colin McCamy remained strong defensively, making an important block in the 60th minute to preserve Madison’s clean sheet.
In the 84th minute, Bolma led a counterattack out of Madison’s defensive third and found Roman Torres, who played a through ball to R. Carmichael. R. Carmichael finished the opportunity for his 12th goal of the season, doubling Madison’s lead and setting a new Club record for goals scored in a single season.
Madison continued to threaten in stoppage time. Ben Augee directed the ball toward Bolma, who found the back of the net to seal the 3-0 victory.
The win capped a historic night at Breese Stevens Field. In addition to Carmichael establishing a new single-season scoring record, the Flamingos clinched a playoff berth earlier than ever before in Club history.
With the top eight teams advancing to the USL League One Playoffs, Madison’s focus now shifts toward finishing in the top four and earning the right to host a playoff match at Breese Stevens Field. Season Ticket Members will receive first access to tickets if the Flamingos secure a home playoff match.
Goal Summary
1-0 MAD (20’) — #23 Munjoma
2-0 MAD (84’) — #9 Ryan Carmichael
Disciplinary Summary
(12’) AVA #5 Alassane— Yellow Card
(16’) MAD #23 Munjoma— Yellow Card
(19’) MAD #20 K. Carmichael— Yellow Card
(28’) AVA #23 Thomas— Yellow Card
(37’) AVA #6 Lay— Yellow Card
(42’) MAD #5 Shannon— Yellow Card
(43’) MAD Glaeser— Yellow Card
(44’) AVA #9 Acuna— Yellow Card
(80’) AVA #32 Jahng— Red Card
(90’+1) MAD #3 Edwards— Yellow Card
Next Match
Forward Madison returns to Fortress Breese on Saturday, September 26, for a 5 p.m. kickoff against Spokane Velocity, looking to extend its home unbeaten streak. Fans can support the Club by purchasing single-game tickets or season tickets, or by shopping at the team’s Merch Store!
