Bayern Munich marched on to the quarter-finals of the Membership World Cup, the place they’ll face Paris Saint-Germain, after a 4-2 victory over Brazilian aspect Flamengo on the Laborious Rock Stadium in Miami.
A Harry Kane double, an Erick Pulgar personal aim and a Leon Goretzka strike had been sufficient to make sure Vincent Kompany’s males progressed to face the European champions within the final eight.
A fierce effort from Gerson and a Jorginho penalty twice received Flamengo again into the tie however the Bundesliga winners by no means relinquished their lead.
The outcome means Bayern turn out to be the third European membership to undergo to the final eight up to now.
For Flamengo, in the meantime, a quick early stoppage for a balloon that had strayed onto the pitch finally proved a quite becoming metaphor.
Their occasion on the inaugural expanded Membership World Cup – one which noticed them showcase their high quality and combating spirit to a globe viewers – got here to an finish.
𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗘, 𝗪𝗜𝗥 𝗞𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡 👊
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How the motion unfolded
Bayern started brightly with a flurry of corners contained in the opening 5 minutes. It proved to be third-time fortunate for the German champions when Joshua Kimmich’s set-piece was headed in to his personal internet by Pulgar.
4 minutes later, the lead was prolonged. Kane picked the ball up on the sting of the field earlier than unleashing a low strike that rattled the within of the publish earlier than nestling into the far aspect of the web.
Kompany’s aspect abruptly had a commanding lead within the tie. Flamengo had been shocked. However the Brazilian outfit are high of their home league for a cause.
And simply after the half-hour mark, they had been again within the contest when captain Gerson arrowed an unstoppable first-time strike previous Manuel Neuer excessive into the Bayern internet.
GOLAAAAÇO from @Flamengo!
What a balaço from Gerson! 🚀
That strike was unstoppable.
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However the Flamengo resurgence lasted all of eight minutes as Goretzka restored his group’s two-goal benefit with an effort from distance that wrongfooted goalkeeper Agustin Rossi.
Seven minutes after the restart, the Rio de Janeiro membership once more clawed themselves again into the sport after a cross from the appropriate was deemed to have struck Michael Olise on the arm.
Referee Michael Oliver pointed to the spot and up stepped former Chelsea and Arsenal man Jorginho to attain his first aim for his new employers.
With half-hour remaining the sport started to open up. Flamengo had a handful of half-chances earlier than taking part in themselves into hassle with simply over 15-minutes remaining.
Kimmich fed Kane whose assured end into the underside nook gave Bayern their fourth to make it a way more snug remaining quarter of an hour.
Brace your self.
Harry Kane’s received two 🎯🎯
Flamengo 2 – @FCBayern 4
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Bayern had one remaining likelihood so as to add a cherry to the cake. The departing Leroy Sane, who is about to hitch Turkish aspect Galatasaray on a three-year deal after the event, charged down on aim.
However the former Manchester Metropolis winger couldn’t apply the end, blasting his shot towards Rossi’s legs.
It mattered not. Bayern went by way of to face PSG in Atlanta on Saturday.
