Bayern advances to the last 16 of the Club World Cup ahead of schedule Kompany: This is a solid performance
2025-06-22 04:46
After goals from Kane and Oliseh, Bayern Munich defeated Boca Juniors 2-1 in the second round of the 2025 Club World Cup Group C. Kompany said that the South American team is a difficult opponent to deal with, but he also believes that the team's performance is solid.
Laimer's cross in the 18th minute was blocked by the opponent, and then Kane in the penalty area dealt with the defense and pushed the ball into the goal, helping Bayern Munich take the lead 1-0.
In the 66th minute of the second half, Melenchel received a pass from Alan Velasco and broke through the defense and shot low, helping Boca Juniors to tie the score at 1-1. In the 84th minute, Kane passed the ball from the penalty area, Olise received it and shot into the goal, helping Bayern Munich lead Boca Juniors again 2-1.
In the end, Bayern Munich defeated Boca Juniors 2-1 at the Hard Rock Stadium and advanced to the round of 16 with two consecutive wins.
Bayern Munich coach Kompany said in an interview, "We worked hard, but finally achieved our goal and advanced to the round of 16. I am very happy about it. Everyone has also seen how difficult it is for European teams to face South American teams. I think we performed well and controlled our emotions. Although we lost a goal, we remained calm and showed our maturity."
“It was a solid performance overall. The atmosphere was incredible and it’s hard to imagine if you weren’t there, but it was a great experience when you’re there and we’re all happy to start the tournament with two wins in a row.”
Goalkeeper Neuer said, "The most important thing is the result. We were the better side and did not give the opponent too many chances. It is not easy to play against South American teams, and we are very happy to start the journey with 6 points."
"We suppressed their momentum in the first half, and after the opponent scored, the atmosphere suddenly became heated, but we remained stable and were not affected. It is really good to go into the game against Benfica with this feeling. I hope we can put in another wonderful performance."
In addition, Bayern Munich midfielder Laimer said, "We should have scored a few more goals in the first half, so that the game might have been easier. But when the score became 1-1, we remained calm, insisted on our own style of play, scored the crucial second goal, and then controlled the situation well."
"It was a very good second race for me and I got some important points. We don't have much time to recover and we will be out again soon."
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