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Ukrainian
All-Stars Score 2 – 0 Victory Over Toronto Karpaty
July 27, 2005 – The Ukrainian All-Star team played its first
exhibition game in preparation for their September 17, 2005
game to be played against the NY/NJ Metrostar Reserve team
- at Giants Stadium in New Jersey – 4pm.
The Ukrainian All-Star teams victory came against Karpaty of
Toronto and was played at Oselia Resort - Ellenville, NY,
during the USCAK Youth Olimpiada.
The temperature for the game was well in the 90’s and
extremely hot & humid. Karpaty came out very well organized
in the first half and, in fact, had the more dangerous
opportunities to score. Several shots either sailed over
the goal or were stopped by the All-Stars substitute
goal-keeper. The All-Stars held on defensively and ended
the half with a 0 – 0 scoreline.
The All-Stars came out in the second half better organized,
maintaining possession and started creating attacking
chances for themselves. Their creativity paid off as
Mykailo Vyshnyovsky scored to put the hosts up 1 – 0.
“The first goal was important”, stated head coach Bo Kucyna.
“It took a little pressure off us and we were able to settle
down and play with more control and confidence after that”.
The confidence paid off as Mykailo Vyshyovsky scored his
second goal of the game to seal the victory for the
All-Stars.
Coach Kucyna concluded that he was happy with the result and
the effort put forth by the team, especially in the second
half.
The All-Stars next scrimmage will be played on August 21,
2005 at Tryzub field in Philadelphia. Kick-off is scheduled
for 4:30 PM. |
