BAYERN MUNICH overcame Tigres to win the Club World Cup thanks to Benjamin Pavard’s second-half goal.
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THAT’S ALL FROM QATAR
Bayern Munich made history in Qatar after beating Tigres 1-0 in the Club World Cup Final.
Bayern thought they had the lead after 18 minutes when Joshua Kimmich’s long range shot went to the back of Nahuel Guzman’s net.
But VAR found out that Robert Lewandowski was offside when he made way for Kimmich’s shot.
The Bavarians almost broke the deadlock just a few minutes before half-time when Leroy Sane’s powerful shot rattled the crossbar.
Bayern were let down by VAR in the first 45 minutes but will be very thankful it was there in the second half.
Guzman saved Lewandowski’s header but the ball went to an unmarked Benjamin Pavard who found himself in front of goal and sent the ball to the back of the net after 59 minutes.
The referee thought the Poland international was offside once more but VAR proved he was indeed covered and the goal stood.
Pavard’s goal sealed a historic triumph for Bayern as they became the first ever team to win the Bundesliga, German Cup, German Super Cup, Champions League, European Super Cup and Club World Cup on the same year
POST-MATCH REACTION
Bayern Munich have made history and manager Hansi Flick’s words paint the whole picture.
Flick said: “We want to be the most successful team Bayern have ever had.”
And it is truly mission accomplished, as star striker Robert Lewandowski stated: “Now we have the six-pack. This story is something special.”
Tigres were largely anonymous in the final but star striker Andre-Pierre Gignac leaves with his head held high.
Gignac said: “We represented Mexico well. We can proudly go home.”
ABSOLUTE DIETER-MINATION
Bayern Munich manager Hans-Dieter (Hansi) Flick is basically the most successful manager today.
Tonight’s triumph has marked Flick’s sixth title in just one year!
What’s more impressive is that ever since taking over at Bayern in 2019, the German boss has only lost five matches across all competitions.
Therefore, Flick currently counts more trophies than defeats!
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SEVENTH HEAVEN
Benjamin Pavard’s strike sealed Bayern Munich’s historic triumph.
In just one year, Bayern have won a staggering and unprecedented six titles.
However, Pavard holds a little extra as he is also a World Cup winner.
The right-back won the prestigious title with France in 2018
HANS-OME SUCCESS
Hans-Dieter (Hansi) Flick was hired by Bayern Munich in 2019 as interim manager following Niko Kovac’s dismissal.
Flick went on to become one of the most legendary and successful managers in Bayern’s history.
The German boss was instrumental in the Bavarian giants’ mission of winning the Bundesliga, German Cup, German Super Cup, Champions League, European Super Cup and Club World Cup.
There were fears that Bayern would suffer in the hands of an inexperienced coach following the departure of major personalities like Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery.
However, Flick proved all the critics wrong and has made history!
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SIX FOR SIX
Bayern Munich are all smiles, and who can blame them…?
Bayern became the first ever German team to win the Bundesliga, German Cup, German Super Cup, Champions League, European Super Cup and Club World Cup – six out of six!
The club’s Twitter page has been going crazy after the final whistle.
What an incredible achievement for Hansi Flick and his men….
BOATENG ABSENCE
Bayern Munich are celebrating their historic Club World Cup trophy without one of their most senior and successful players.
Jerome Boateng had to fly back to Germany from Qatar on Wednesday after receiving some tragic news.
Boateng’s ex-girlfriend Kasia Lenhardt was found dead on Tuesday and so the centre-back was granted early leave.
Bayern manager Hansi Flick said: “We were all really taken with it.
“Jerome was in my room and asked me to go home. From the club side, we also fulfilled his wish.
“After the corona test, which he also needs to enter Germany, he will travel home and will not be available to us until further notice.
“Jerome came to me and asked me to return home. After a negative (COVID-19) test he will return home and not be available until further notice.”
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STATS
Bayern Munich dominated throughout the encounter as they controlled 55.4 per cent of possession.
Bayern produced a staggering total of 17 shots, eight of which were on target.
Tigres only managed three shots, one of which was on target; all of them took place in the first half.
The Mexican giants ran out of steam early on in the second half and manager Ricardo Ferretti still only made one substitution…
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FT: BAYERN MUNICH 1-0 TIGRES
Bayern Munich have made history in Qatar as they have gone six for six!
After winning the Bundesliga, German Cup, German Super Cup, Champions League and European Super Cup, Bayern also conquered the Club World Cup trophy.
The Bavarians thought they scored after 18 minutes when Joshua Kimmich’s long-range shot ended up in Nahuel Guzman’s net.
But VAR found Robert Lewandowski in an offside position when he moved out of the way to let Kimmich’s shot go through.
However, Bayern didn’t let that daunt them and almost broke the deadlock soon after when Leroy Sane’s shot rattled the bar a few minutes before half-time.
VAR let them down in the first half butr gave them the lead after 59 minutes.
Lewandowski got a header, which was saved by Nahuel, but Benjamin Pavard found himself unmarked in front of open goal and sent the ball to the back of the net.
Referee claimed the Poland international was offside again but VAR showed he was covered.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting came close with a shot that hit Nahuel’s post but the Tigres goalkeeper made the save
The Mexican giants were mostly anonymous throughout the final and failed to create a notable chance to equalise
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PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
AND THAT’S IT FROM QATAR, BAYERN MAKE HISTORY!!!!!!!
BAYERN MUNICH 1-0 TIGRES
90+3 Gignac attempted the cross but missed his team-mates.
The Tigres star got another ball in but it went out for a free-kick.
Nahuel left his net and moved forward to help his team score
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90+3 Tigres get a fould from a good position, that will be their last chance for an equaliser.
Let’s see…!
BAYERN MUNICH 1-0 TIGRES
90 Four more minutes of stoppage time in the final!
Bayern are very comfortable as Tigres are running out of energy.
Why hasn’t Ferretti made more substitutions…?
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90 YELLOW CARD
Carrioca gets booked for a rough challenge on Tolisso
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89 CHANCE
Costa moves around Tigres’ defence with ease and finds Choupo-Moting unmarked.
But the Bayern star’s shot goes over the bar
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87 Pavard tried to get a foul with a rather dramatic dive.
He gives the referee a nasty stare but should be grateful he didn’t get booked…
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84 WHAT A CHANCE!
Choupo-Moting dances around Tigres’ defenders on the right flank and passes the ball to an unmarked Costa.
The Bayern star delivers a powerful shot but Nahuel makes the save!
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83 CHANCE!
Oh my word! What just happened?!
Salcedo headed the ball back to Nahuel but the Tigres keeper came too far out of his box for some reason.
The ball rolls towards goal but Nahuel prevents the own goal as he gets there in time to pick it up
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82 WHAT A CHANCE!
Tigres come extremely close to an equaliser, their best chance so far in the final.
The Mexicans get a cross in Bayern’s box from the left wing and Gonzalez heads the ball backwards.
Gignac tries to get an overhead kick but misses the touch and so Davies clears it
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81 SUBSTITUTION
Tigres finally make a switch!
Julian Quinones takes Rodriguez’s place
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81 CHANCE!
Bayern come close to a second goal with Choupo-Moting’s long-range shot.
Nahuel gets a touch of the ball but loses it and sees it hitting his right post before he can pick it up
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80 Bayern have slowed down after the substitutions of Sane, Coman and Lewandowski.
Flick appears to be more interested in protecting the lead rather than chasing another goal and risk injury as well as fatigue ahead of the upcoming Bundesliga and Champions League fixtures.
Tigres have proven to be unable to push for an equaliser
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77 Douglas Costa tries something between a cross and a shot from the right flank.
But the Bayern star sends the ball out for a free-kick
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74 SUBSTITUTIONS
Bayern make a triple substitution as Musiala, Chupo-Moting and Douglas Costa replace Sane Lewandowski and Coman respectively
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73 CHANCE!
Tolisso passes the ball to Alaba who delivers a powerful shot from long range but just misses the target
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
