A cracking game, great atmosphere, and both teams willing to go forward. Two excellent goals, a missed penalty and a sending off.
The Ghana keeper Kingston even managed to hold on to a couple of crosses to say nothing of two stunning late saves!
The front two of Amoah and the magnificent Gyan were the key I thought. The Czech defense was run ragged. A reminder that pace combined with skill is a potent combination.
Not many bright spots for the Czech Republic but Petr Cech kept the score respectable - without him it could have easily have been 4 or 5.
Man of the Match - Asamoah Gyan. He may have missed a penalty but his overall play was superb and he took his goal very well. Good news for the USA - he will miss Thursday's game.
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