Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Semi final for Bayern, despite brave Benfica



Bayern Munich`s Thomas Müller celebrates the scoring of a goal,
The team of Bayern Munich qualified for the semifinals of the Champions League. Although the Bavarian town ended 2: 2 away to Benfica players Pep Guardiola found a place in the next stage with a total score of 3: 2.

The players of Benfica fought until the end and realized two goals by Raul Jimenez and Anderson Talysh people. The goals for the German team scored Arturo Vidal and Thomas Muller, and that was enough for the continuation of the team.


Great desire and spirit of the Portuguese, however, have not proved sufficient to record a first win over Bayern.

The team of Benfica started a little more confidently game until midway through the first half both teams barely managed to threaten the door of his opponent. The pace of the game is increased and the positions became more frequent.

After the ball right on Philipp Lahm in the 20th minute Thomas Muller rose from point penalty, closed by a defender, but he struck countries. Shortly after Arturo Vidal had his chance but the keeper of Benfica - Ederson.

After 27 minutes, however, ended up naked. After speed counterattack from the hosts, Elizeu centered beautifully, Raúl Jiménez rose to head in the 1: 0 after the defense behind but Manuel Neuer took.

After another three minutes the hosts could not increase their lead. Salvini centered on land right, defenders Bayern consistently clashed with the ball, she came to Jimenez, but this time Neuer save the network.

In the 34th minute after balloon cross into the box, Philipp Lahm failed to control the ball, it still was in the hands of resourceful guard - Ederson.

Countervailing goal came in the 38th minute Philipp Lahm centered guard Benfica got the ball, but right at the feet of Arturo Vidal, who shot powerfully from just outside the penalty area to 1: 1.

After the break the tempo of the game increased. So after 52 minutes after a corner by Alonso Martinez took a head ball, but Thomas Müller rose close to 2: 1.

In the next few minutes both teams exchanged a very good position, first for Douglas Costa, who hit the crossbar, then for Gonzalez, who could not overcome Neuer.

In the 68th minute the ball was in the net after Benfica kick by Thomas Müller, but the judge raised promptly ambush. Strong minutes Bavarians continued. Arturo Vidal shoots from distance by land, Ederson tried to catch the ball, but failed and it slipped behind him, but went to a corner.

Benfica has shown spirit and in the 77th minute after Anderson Talysh people realize the great execution of a free kick, tying the score 2: 2.

As given by the judge for Benfica could have scored again but Manuel Neuer proved unyielding to help once again the class of Bayern Munich to qualify for another semi-final in the Champions League.

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