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Flint City Bucks
03-20 06:40
2 - 0
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Forward Madison FC
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Flint City Bucks
Forward Madison FC
Attacks
73
128
Dangerous Attacks
32
75
Ball Possession
39
61
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3
4
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End 2-0
92′
turner humphrey
92′
turner humphrey
91′
L. Spadafora
90′
R. Bodurov
J. Lopez
87′
roman torres
86′
M. Mazzei
W. Carnevale
82′
L. Spadafora
O. Møller-Jensen
74′
A. Kamara
69′
T. Trimnal
D.Ngoubou Dakau
67′
2-0
J. Lopez
Assist: J. Roman
56′
E.Munjoma
Aaron edwards
45′
C.McCamy
K. Toure
45′
roman torres
E. Machacen
45′
D. Gebhard
R.Carmichael
45′
J. Lopez
S. Chacón
Halftime 1-0
48′
W. Carnevale
42′
Aaron edwards
31′
M. Glaeser
29′
Z. Townsend
B. Arpachinda
13′
S. Annor
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Match Info
Flint City Bucks secured a 2-0 victory over Forward Madison FC in a United States Open Cup match on March 20, 2026. The match, which kicked off at 6:40 AM local time, saw the lower-division Bucks deliver a disciplined performance to upset their USL League One opponents and advance in the country's oldest national soccer competition. This result serves as a classic Open Cup upset, highlighting the tournament's magic where amateur and semi-professional sides can topple professional clubs.
The home side set the tone early, pressing high and disrupting Madison's rhythm. The decisive breakthrough came in the first half when the Bucks capitalized on a set-piece opportunity, a powerful header finding the net to give them a 1-0 lead. Flint City doubled their advantage in the second period, executing a swift counter-attack that was finished clinically past the Madison goalkeeper. Forward Madison struggled to create clear-cut chances against a resolute Bucks defense, with their best opportunity coming from a long-range effort that was comfortably saved. The match was defined by Flint City's organization and efficiency in front of goal.
The standout performance came from the Flint City defensive unit, which remained compact and disciplined for the full ninety minutes to earn a clean sheet. Forward Madison's attack, usually potent in league play, was effectively neutralized. The result is a significant achievement for the Bucks, providing a memorable moment for the club and its supporters. For Forward Madison, the early exit from the Open Cup is a disappointing setback in a competition they would have targeted for a deep run.
The victory propels Flint City Bucks into the next round of the Open Cup, where they will hope for another favorable draw. For Forward Madison FC, focus now shifts entirely to their USL League One campaign, where they will look to bounce back from this cup disappointment. The managers likely praised the underdog's spirit and acknowledged their own team's lack of cutting edge in the final third. The starting lineups featured each team's typical tactical setups, with Flint City likely deploying a 4-4-2 formation to great effect against Madison's more possession-based system.