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Spokane Velocity's season ends with a 2-1 playoff loss at Forward Madison

The Daily Spokane teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you followed the Velocity this fall, the run ended Friday. Fifth-seeded Spokane lost 2-1 at fourth-seeded Forward Madison in a quarterfinal in Madison, Wisconsin. All three goals came early: Hakim Karamoko headed Madison ahead in the seventh minute, Lucky Opara answered with a diving header four minutes later, and Joshua Bolma hooked in the winner soon after, KXLY reports.

Forward Madison beat the Velocity 2-1 in the quarterfinals

  • Spokane Velocity1
    Forward Madison2
    FinalUSL League One quarterfinal at Breese Stevens Field

Sources: The Spokesman-Review, KXLY.com

The second half turned defensive. Spokane outshot Madison 6-3, but couldn't find a second goal. The win gives Madison revenge for a home loss two years ago, when Spokane won a semifinal 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw.

  • Spokane shots on target: one
  • Spokane pass completion: 77%
  • Forward Madison clearances: 35, led by Kerfalla Toure's eight
  • Saves by keeper John Harms, who shots never challenged: zero

26touches by Spokane in Forward Madison's box

Spokane also had seven attempts inside the penalty area.

Source: The Spokesman-Review

Sources: The Spokesman-Review, KXLY.com

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