MADISON, WI. (April 30, 2022) – Central Valley Fuego FC (2-1-1, 3rd) played one last away match before their home opener in Madison, Wisconsin against Forward Madison FC (0-1-3, 10th). The first 45 minutes proved to be a challenge with continuous rain and wind. It was a back and forth half with no shots on target for both teams. Fuego FC started the second half with newly signed Jesus Partida in place of Anthony Velarde. Nine minutes into the second half, Villyan Bijev added pressure to Madison goalkeeper Philip Breno creating an opportunity for Partida to strike the ball from approximately 40 yards out of the box and send it into the back of the net. Madison had good possession in the second half, but were unable to get the equalizer.
UP NEXT: Central Valley Fuego FC hosts their inaugural Home Opener at Fresno State Soccer Stadium against Greenville Triumph SC on Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 PM PST. This will be the second time in the season to play the South Carolina team. Single match day tickets can be purchased here. The match can be watched live on ESPN+.
Match: Central Valley Fuego FC at Forward Madison FC
Date: April 30, 2022
Venue: Breese Stevens Field
Weather: 57F and Cloudy
GOAL SCORING RUNDOWN
CV: Jesus Partida, 54th minute: After a play back to the Madison goalkeeper Phil Breno with a heavy touch, Villyan Bijev attempted to steal the ball away causing Jesus Partida to find it in the middle and with a one-touch kick sends it into the net from 40 yards away.
NOTES:
– Due to lightning in Madison, WI. the match was delayed 30 minutes from the original start time that was set for 3 PM PST.
Scoring Summary 1 2 F
Central Valley Fuego FC 0 1 1
Forward Madison FC 0 0 0
CV – Jesus Partida, 54’
LINEUPS:
Madison Forward FC (3-4-3): Philip Breno; Cesar Murillo, Eric Leonard (Mélé Temguia 77’), Mitchell Osmond, Capitan, Abdou Mbacke-Thiam (Matheus Cassini 34’), Jeremiah Streng, Rojay Smith, Christian Enriquez, Mikey Maldonado , Alvin Jones (Drew Conner 65’), Audi Jepsen (Nazeem Bartman 65’)
Subs not used: Parker Smith, Justin Sukow, Alann Torres,
Central Valley Fuego FC (4-4-2): Ofek Antman, Tunde Akinlosotu, William Gillingham, Francois Dulysse, Nathan Smith, Michael Hornsby, Mouhamed Dabo, Maxi Schenfeld ( Renato 77’), Ozzie Ramos (Casillas 70’), Villyan Bijev (Chaney 59)’, Anthony Velarde (Jesus Partida 46’),
Subs not used: Mitchell North, Christian Chaney, Renato Bustamante, Diego Casillas, Marco Torralva
Stats Summary: MAD | CV
Shots: 12 | 1
Shots on Goal: 0 | 1
Corner Kicks: 3 | 0
Fouls: 13 | 21
Offside: 4 | 0
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY:
MAD – Michael Maldonado (Caution), 27’
CV – Ozzie Ramos (Caution), 36’
MAD – Eric Lenord #3 (Caution), 44’
CV – Jesus Partida #3 (Caution), 51’
CV – Maxi Schenfeld (Caution), 61’
CV – François Dulysse #13 (Caution), 81’
CV – Nathan Smith #5 (Caution), 82’
CV – Ofek Antman #1 (Caution), 87’
MAD – Nazeem Bartman #24 (Caution), 90+6’’
MAN OF THE MATCH: Jesus Partida
TEAM PERSPECTIVE:
“The team played their hearts out. They showed a lot of character!” said Head Coach Martín Vásquez. “There were very good moments throughout the game. This is a huge victory– massive three points!”
“Happy to have made my pro debut and score as well, but even more excited for the team to get three important points on the road and leave Madison with a W,” said Jesus Partida. “This team is a family and I’m just glad I get to be a part of it. Dale Fuego!”
“The game tonight was a complete team effort. This group has grown closer and closer together over the past few months and our determination and togetherness was in full display tonight,” said Will Gillingham. “Tonight was also a huge result for building momentum going into the Home Opener on May 7th! The boys are absolutely buzzing to play in front of the best fan base in USL League One. Vamos Fuego!”
“Super happy for the guys! They worked extremely hard for each other to get the result,” said First Assistant Milton Blanco. “We have to stay hungry for more. Look forward to playing next week in front of our home crowd! Familia!”
