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Bayern Munich – Arsenal
Two weeks ago at the end of the first round struggles group there was a considerable surprise in London. Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, Bayern defeated 2: 0 – rivals of the game were the better team, but could not take advantage of any opportunity goal. For the Bavarians was the only loser match this season, so it’s no surprise that the rematch Josep Guardiola’s side came extremely motivated.
task easier for the players Arsenal health problems. The long list of absentees few hours before the game joined Laurent Koscielny, who in the first meeting went well in defense.
The hosts quickly imposed rivals your style of play. Wise pressing on the discharge ball possession and a series of short quick passes provide local lead already in the 10th minute. The ideal appending the pace of striking Thiago Alcantara, who delivered the ball from behind defenders wychodzącemu Robert Lewandowski. Pole perfectly sensed the intentions of a team and header beat Petr Cech. For the “Left” was the fourth goal in the Champions League, but first career shot the Guild. At the same time it was the 27th goal of the former footballer Znicz Lech Poznan and Pruszkow gained in these elite competitions. Lewandowski off the field in 71 minutes changed by Arturo Vidal.
The answer Arsenal did not have to wait long . In less than 120 seconds, and guests have done a lethal counterattack, after which the ball landed in the net. Mesut Oezil scored from close range but the hand that picked arbitrator gate. But the German international played the yellow card.
From this moment for more than three quarters of an hour on the court ruled footballers Guardiola. Again and again the defense of Arsenal tore Kingsley Coman, after which the entrance of the box, among others, the judge may odgwizdać penalty. Moments later, a nice, shot striking Robert Lewandowski, but this time Cech was not to be surprised.
In the 29th minute the locals enjoyed the second goal. 19-year-old Coman dograł ball to the feet of Thomas Mueller and one on the rebound smashed it into the net.
Arsenal He had a problem with leaving his own half as the Bavarians continued good game, scoring the third goal just before the break. His defense by David Alaba, who first recovered the ball more than 30 meters from the gate, ran with it towards goal and then scored untenable in the equalizer.
The match in Munich on the bench began Arjen Robben. Dutch international came on in the 54th minute Comana changing and already 37 seconds after coming on the pitch enjoyed from scoring a goal. The left side of the field burst Alaba, said in a penalty to Robben and it has not wasted the situation.
Only after losing the fourth goal Arsenal began to appear around the area rivals. It was enough for one honorary hit. Goal by Olivier Giroud, who after centrze Alexis Sanchez took the ball on his chest and punched the air past a helpless Manuel Neuer.
In the end the situation “alone” with the keeper Robben has not used yet, but the fifth goal had yet to come. In Costa’s 89th-minute sprint with the ball on goal turned Mueller. It was a hit 31. The 26-year-old striker for Bayern in the Champions League.
For the last seconds of hanging in the balance lots of other meetings in Group F. From 21 minutes Dinamo Zagreb after a goal Armin Hodzicia resulted in Piraeus, but the turf was going down defeated. The hosts played a very good second half, shooting in this part of the game with two goals. Both by Felipe Pardo, who for the second time defeated the guest’s goalkeeper in the 90th minute of the match. In the meantime, Konstantinos Fortounis missed a penalty yet. The team from the capital of Croatia finished with ten men after the Josip Pivarić pitch in the 79th minute for a second yellow card.
With the win over Arsenal, Bayern after four series of meetings has won nine points and is leader of the group F.
Bayern Munich – Arsenal 5: 1 (3: 0)
Goals: Robert Lewandowski (10), Thomas Mueller (29, 89), David Alaba (44), Arjen Robben (55) – Olivier Giroud (69)
Olympiakos Piraeus – Dinamo Zagreb 2: 1 (0: 1)
Goals: Felipe Pardo (65, 90) – Armin Hodzic (21)
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