SNAPSHOT: MAD v OMA
- Saturday, October 24
- 5:00 PM CST Kickoff
- Breese Stevens Field
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USL League One Record
MAD: 16-8-7
OMA: 19-8-4
SETTING THE SCENE
Forward Madison FC welcomes Union Omaha to Breese Stevens Field on Saturday, Oct. 24, with an updated kickoff at 5 pm CT. The teams last met in the Prinx Tires USL Cup, when Hakim Karamoko’s stoppage-time winner sealed a thrilling 4-3 victory for Madison. The ‘Mingos will look to bring that same energy on Saturday as they aim to collect another three points and secure a home playoff match at Breese Stevens Field.
LAST MATCH RECAP – MAD v POR
MADISON, Wis. — Forward Madison FC defeated Portland Hearts of Pine 2-0 on Saturday night at Breese Stevens Field, behind a pair of first-half goals from Ryan Carmichael. The ‘Mingos pressed Portland’s end of the field with possession for nearly the entire match and goalkeeper JT Harms preserved a clean sheet between the pipes.
The ‘Mingos set the tempo from the very start of the match. Hakim Karamoko put a shot on goal in the third minute off a curved through ball from Ryan Carmichael, and the pressure paid off two minutes later. A strong tackle from Mark Segbers won the ball, finding Hakim Karamoko, whose shot slipped out of the keeper’s possession and created a loose ball for Ryan Carmichael to put in the back of the net in the fifth minute.
Forward Madison maintained the pressure, Geni Kanyane hitting the woodwork from just outside the box in the 28th minute, and two minutes later Ryan Carmichael making a dangerous header off the cross. In the 40th minute, Portland conceded a penalty after a foul in their box, drawing a POR yellow card, and Ryan Carmichael converted from the spot to make it 2-0, making it his 14th goal on the season.
Madison held its attacking pressure after the break, spending much of the opening stretch in Portland’s defensive third. At the other end, JT Harms came up with a crucial save off a Portland free kick in the 50th minute to protect Madison’s lead.
Joshua Bolma looked to unlock the defense with a through ball to Hakim Karamoko, but the attack was halted by an offside flag. Madison continued to create chances, with Kevin Carmichael firing a shot on goal in the 74th minute but saved by the Portland keeper.
KEYS TO THE MATCH PRESENTED BY THE BURISH GROUP AT UBS
Check out the UBS Keys to the Match as the Mingos take on Union Omaha:
- Set the Tone Early
The Flamingos wasted little time against Portland, with Ryan Carmichael finding the net just five minutes into the match. Bringing that same urgency against Union Omaha will be key. Winning possession, combining quickly, and testing the keeper early can help Madison take control from the opening whistle. - Keep the Pressure On
Carmichael’s brace brought his season total to 14 goals, while Hakim Karamoko helped create the opening goal. Madison will look to keep attacking connections rampant against Omaha. - Stay Sharp at the Back
JT Harms’ crucial second-half save helped preserve the shutout against Portland. As the Flamingos push forward against Omaha, staying organized behind the attack and focused on set pieces will be essential to closing out the regular season with another three points.
