Forward Madison FC 3:1 New York Cosmos — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Roman Torres scored one and assisted another as Forward Madison FC beat New York Cosmos 3-1 in USL League One, setting up a meeting with Spokane Velocity FC next week. The home side were ruthless in front of goal, turning a tight contest into a commanding lead by half-time.

The breakthrough came in the 25th minute when Roman Torres laid on a cross for Ryan Carmichael to head home from close range. Torres then doubled the lead himself three minutes later, finishing emphatically after a corner was only half-cleared, and Jackson Castro added a third early in the second half with a fine solo run. Sebastian Guenzatti pulled one back for the visitors in the 76th minute from Nick Zielonka's pass, but it was too little, too late.

Forward Madison were the better side throughout, controlling both halves and punishing defensive lapses with clinical finishing. CheckLive's model rated the Cosmos marginally ahead beforehand, but the result did not confirm that, though the live signals correctly backed the home side at short odds. Next up for Forward Madison is a trip to Spokane Velocity FC on 2 July.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Forward Madison FC vs New York Cosmos?

Forward Madison FC 3-1 New York Cosmos (USL League One).

Who scored?

Ryan Carmichael (25', assist Roman Torres) for Forward Madison FC; Roman Torres (28') for Forward Madison FC; Jackson Castro (48') for Forward Madison FC; Sebastian Guenzatti (76', assist Nick Zielonka) for New York Cosmos.

Was Forward Madison FC's win deserved?

Yes — Forward Madison FC were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Forward Madison FC vs New York Cosmos?

Yellow cards: Kevin Carmichael (Forward Madison FC); Kerfalla Toure (Forward Madison FC); Jackson Castro (Forward Madison FC); Ajmeer Spengler (New York Cosmos); Jordan Chavez (New York Cosmos); Hakim Karamoko (Forward Madison FC).

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