Match 2 of 27: Bayern Munich Vs Paris Saint-Germain

Result: 3 – 1

Goal Scorers:

  • Paris Saint-Germain: Timothy Weah 31′
  • Bayern Munich: Javi Martinez 60′ , Renato Sanches 68′, Joshua Zirkzee 78′

Match Statistics:

Bayern Munich

 Team Stats Paris Saint-Germain

16

 Shots 8
7 Shots On Target

2
63% Possession

37%

656

 Passes 406

92%

 Pass Accuracy 83%

10

 Fouls 8

0

 Yellow Cards

0
0 Red Cards

0

4

 Offsides

1

8

 Corners

2

Highlights:

  • PSG came into this match with an inexperienced side. While, Bayern Munich were playing for the first time under their new manager Niko Kovac.

  • Both sides made a good start. But, it was PSG who took charge after Timothy Weah converted an assist from Kevine Rimane to finish it with a goal.

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  • The French club was now in the lead by 1 – 0. A comeback was imminent from the German club, however no goals were struck by Bayern Munich in the 1st half.
  • In the 2nd half, a replenished Bayern almost equalized the scoreboard but unfortunately, Sandro’s header struck the crossbar.

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  • But, this was only the start of the German club’s attacks. As, 15 minutes into the second half Javi Martinez equalized the scoreboard by scoring off a corner.

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  • 8 minutes later, Renato Sanches put Munich in the lead by scoring off a free-kick.

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  • PSG were not being able to equalize and Munich upped the pressure by making continuous attacks.
  • Soon, the 17-year-old, Zirkzee added his name to the goal scoring list by by netting his first goal at the 78th minute.

  • This proved to be the final nail in the coffin for PSG as they lost their opening match of the International Champions Cup 2018.

Visit Allsportspk on 23 July for the next match of the International Champions Cup 2018.

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