Challenge

RFK Stadium
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Днепр ФК's Gaspar Calisto started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cassius Byrne in the 5th minute of play forced Днепр ФК's goalkeeper Vladislav Maksimychev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Monty Rogers in the 8th minute of play forced Днепр ФК's goalkeeper Vladislav Maksimychev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marco Day took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gaspar Calisto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gaspar Calisto in the 16th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marco Day prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Cassius Byrne's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vladislav Maksimychev read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 19th minute of play. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gaspar Calisto in the 21st minute of play. Marco Day showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ralf Rapp, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. If Gaspar Calisto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Vladislav Maksimychev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Monty Rogers, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. In the 30th minute, Monty Rogers made a precise shot to the right of Vladislav Maksimychev. Днепр ФК's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. The supporters of USA booed when Днепр ФК was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ralf Rapp didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Днепр ФК's Gaspar Calisto in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye USA's goalie prevented a goal. Gaspar Calisto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marco Day having to interfere. If Cassius Byrne had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Cassius Byrne to strike the kick off in the second half. Edward Mcdonald sent away a hard shot on goal in the 51st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 52nd minute Cassius Byrne shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vladislav Maksimychev saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. USA's Edward Mcdonald got a good chance for a goal in the 53rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Днепр ФК's zone, Edward Mcdonald stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Vladislav Maksimychev came out of the goal and Edward Mcdonald tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Днепр ФК's Michal Pazdan was substituted for Uwe Askri. An unexpectedly hard shot by Monty Rogers in the 60th minute of play forced Днепр ФК's goalkeeper Vladislav Maksimychev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Vladislav Maksimychev showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Monty Rogers in the 62nd minute of the match. 63 minutes into the match, Monty Rogers had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Vladislav Maksimychev. Днепр ФК's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Monty Rogers was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. Днепр ФК's Vladislav Maksimychev played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cassius Byrne in the 67th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edward Mcdonald in the 71st minute of play forced Днепр ФК's goalkeeper Vladislav Maksimychev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. USA's Sam Campbell was substituted for Cassius Byrne. In the 75th minute of the match Днепр ФК got a corner. USA's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Cengiz Ulutaş ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led Днепр ФК's Cengiz Ulutaş to fire away a dangerous shot which Marco Day despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Marco Day made a fantastic save in the 76th minute, when Dmitriy Bogaenko sent off a good shot on target. 78 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Dmitriy Bogaenko came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. USA's Marco Day proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 80th minute of the match, managed to save USA from getting a goal against them. Vladislav Maksimychev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sam Campbell, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Vladislav Maksimychev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sam Campbell, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Днепр ФК booed when USA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edward Mcdonald didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 87 played minutes USA got a freekick which was hit by Edward Mcdonald. In the 94th match minute, Днепр ФК was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kristóf Sass to maneuver through the defense.