Forward Madison FC won 2-1 at Portland Hearts of Pine in USL League One, taking the lead through Hakim Karamoko before Ryan Carmichael doubled the advantage. Portland pulled one back late through Diego Gonzalez, but Forward Madison held on for the points.
Karamoko opened the scoring in the 21st minute, assisted by Joshua Bolma. Carmichael made it 2-0 in the 57th minute. Gonzalez's 86th-minute strike, assisted by Ollie Wright, set up a tense finish, but the hosts could not force an equaliser.
Portland had 58% possession and 12 shots, but only two on target, while Forward Madison registered seven shots on target from 13 attempts. Jay Tee Kamara was sent off in the 81st minute, and Portland scored five minutes later, yet the away side's earlier work proved decisive.
