National cup

National Stadium
Spectators: 1028 (Terracing: 772, Seating: 236, VIP seats: 20) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Sergio Gipson started the match with the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sergio Gipson in the 7th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Carsten Eckstein prevented the ball from getting in the gole. U21 United States's Sergio Gipson got a good chance for a goal in the 14th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Carsten Eckstein stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sergio Gipson's shot from short distance in the 18th minute. Bob Hyatt showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Remo Totti, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Remo Totti got free with Bob Hyatt in the 27th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 28 minutes into the game, Trey Burke was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. U21 United States's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave U21 Germany the free kick. 31 minutes into the match, U21 Germany's goal looked a bit too open when Trey Burke came free, but Carsten Eckstein reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Sergio Gipson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Carsten Eckstein took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sergio Gipson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bob Hyatt made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ralph Olano de in the 34th minute of play. Bob Hyatt showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Remo Totti, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. U21 United States's Bob Hyatt proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 37th minute of the match, managed to save U21 United States from getting a goal against them. 37 minutes into the match, U21 United States's goalkeeper Bob Hyatt had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Róbert Štriker. Remo Totti received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Bob Hyatt came out and tried to block the shot, but Remo Totti slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 38th minute. In the 42nd match minute, U21 United States was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Federico Valverde to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to U21 Germany getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Rudolf Spincke hit a great ball.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ralph Olano de to strike the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 51st minute, Róbert Štriker managed to get in a good position for a shot. U21 Germany's supporters rose to their feet, but Róbert Štriker was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Bob Hyatt breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. U21 United States made a substitution. Luk Lucky replaced Sergio Gipson. U21 United States made a substitution. Hector Silver replaced Lionel Bolton. U21 United States's Elvis Chavez was substituted for Federico Valverde. Lionel Bolton kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. Carsten Eckstein made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luk Lucky in the 59th minute of play. U21 Germany's Carsten Eckstein proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 64th minute of the match, managed to save U21 Germany from getting a goal against them. 65 minutes into the match, Ralph Olano de had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Bob Hyatt. U21 United States's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ralph Olano de was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. Bob Hyatt showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Róbert Štriker in the 71st minute of the match. Bob Hyatt made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Róbert Štriker in the 81st minute of play. The supporters of U21 Germany booed when U21 United States was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elvis Chavez didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bob Hyatt took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ralph Olano de, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 87th minute, Roberto Carlos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When U21 United States's Luk Lucky, in the 94th minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for U21 United States. U21 United States's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.