RFK Stadium
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38,
Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Gustaw Pawelczyk got the match started through his kick off. When Cassius Byrne came up free with the goalie in the 2nd minute, the USA fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Cassius Byrne couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Viliam Kaprálik in the 5th minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 16th minute Peter Németh shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marco Day saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 22 minutes into the game, Feyenoord Malinovo's Dávid Mojžiš nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marco Day made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Rastislav Duch made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cassius Byrne in the 27th minute of play. 29 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Gustaw Pawelczyk came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 31 minutes USA's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Peter Németh who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on Feyenoord Malinovo's corner Peter Németh fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Marco Day quite easily take care of the ball. 34 minutes into the game, Gustaw Pawelczyk was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Feyenoord Malinovo's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave USA the free kick. Gustaw Pawelczyk kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. In the 35th minute Gustaw Pawelczyk shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marco Day saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Marco Day showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gustaw Pawelczyk in the 38th minute of the match. Marco Day made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustaw Pawelczyk in the 40th minute of play. Cassius Byrne's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rastislav Duch read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 43rd minute of play. 44 minutes into the match, USA's goal looked a bit too open when Peter Németh came free, but Marco Day reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Peter Németh in the 46th minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Marco Day to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cassius Byrne in the 47th minute of play forced Feyenoord Malinovo's goalkeeper Rastislav Duch to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.
The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Cassius Byrne stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the game, one of Feyenoord Malinovo:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Feyenoord Malinovo:s Rastislav Duch showed great skill when he stopped Cassius Byrne:s penalty. In the 55th minute of the match, Peter Németh got a very nice opportunity to score, but Marco Day was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Peter Németh fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marco Day having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cassius Byrne in the 57th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rastislav Duch prevented the ball from getting in the gole. USA's Marco Day proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 60th minute of the match, managed to save USA from getting a goal against them. Feyenoord Malinovo's Rastislav Duch played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zach Harrison in the 64th minute of play. Andreas den Ronden charged in rather forcefully in the 70th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Andreas den Ronden the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Feyenoord Malinovo's Andreas den Ronden got a free kick in the 70th minute. USA's Sam Campbell was substituted for Cassius Byrne. Andreas den Ronden hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sam Campbell in the 72nd minute of play forced Feyenoord Malinovo's goalkeeper Rastislav Duch to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marco Day showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eugen Zoch, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. Jacob May sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Feyenoord Malinovo's Andreas den Ronden got a free kick in the 87th minute. Rastislav Duch made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Khalid Parry in the 88th minute of play. 89 minutes into the game, Eugen Zoch recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Marco Day. Eugen Zoch showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. The Feyenoord Malinovo supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Feyenoord Malinovo would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.
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