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1. Bundesliga, 32-round, regular season, 04.05.2019 09:30

Finished
J. Kimmich
27'
K. Coman
40'
51'
52'
55'
K. Coman
84'
90'
Statistics
Shots
24
 
 
 
2
Shots on target
12
 
 
 
1
Shots Blocked
2
 
 
 
0
Saves
0
 
 
 
9
Possession %
70
 
 
 
30
Corner
11
 
 
 
0
Fouls
10
 
 
 
5
Offsides
2
 
 
 
2
Yellow cards
0
 
 
 
2
Red cards
0
 
 
 
1
Counterattacks
0
 
 
 
0
Free Kicks
7
 
 
 
12
Goal Kicks
1
 
 
 
15
Throw Ins
13
 
 
 
13
Crosses
39
 
 
 
3
Treatment
0
 
 
 
6
 99% (1580)  1% (14)  0% (6)
Match preview
Stadium Muenchen, Germany
+4°C
moderate rain
Viewers75,000

Match Events

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90+4
 
Bayern Munich with a deserved victory after a fine display
 
90+4
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
 
90+4
 
Ball possession: Bayern Munich: 70%, Hannover 96: 30%.
 
90+4
 
Leon Goretzka from Bayern Munich passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
90+3
 
Rafinha from Bayern Munich swings a cross into the box...
 
90+3
 
Goal kick for Hannover 96
 
90+3
 
Arjen Robben goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
 
90+2
Kevin Wimmer commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
 
90+2
 
The referee signals a free kick as Kevin Wimmer from Hannover 96 trips Thiago Alcantara
 
90+1
 
The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added
 
90+1
 
Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
90
 
Ball possession: Bayern Munich: 71%, Hannover 96: 29%.
 
90
 
Kevin Wimmer relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
90
 
Rafinha puts in a cross...
 
90
 
Matthias Ostrzolek relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
89
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Arjen Robben from Bayern Munich ...
 
89
 
Good effort by Robert Lewandowski as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
 
89
 
Franck Ribery of Bayern Munich passes the ball to a team mate.
 
89
 
Bayern Munich is having a good opportunity to score.
 
88
 
Goal kick for Hannover 96
 
88
David Alaba is leaving the field to be replaced by Rafinha in a tactical substitution.
 
88
Linton Maina is leaving the field to be replaced by Edgar Prib in a tactical substitution.
 
87
 
A chance presents itself to Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich but his header goes wide
 
87
 
David Alaba of Bayern Munich passes the ball to a team mate.
 
87
 
Great skill from David Alaba as he dribbles past his opponents
 
86
Kingsley Coman is leaving the field to be replaced by Arjen Robben in a tactical substitution.
 
86
 
Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich is ruled offside
 
86
 
Thomas Mueller of Bayern Munich passes the ball to a team mate.
 
86
 
Bayern Munich is in control of the ball.
 
85
 
Ball possession: Bayern Munich: 69%, Hannover 96: 31%.
 
85
 
Hannover 96 is in control of the ball.
 
84
 
Kingsley Coman provided the assist for the goal.
 
84
G O O O A A A L - Franck Ribery with the goal!
 
84
 
Kingsley Coman carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
 
84
 
Michael Esser could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
 
83
 
Bayern Munich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
83
 
Hannover 96 is trying to create something here.
 
82
 
The referee signals a free kick as Franck Ribery from Bayern Munich trips Oliver Sorg
 
81
 
Goal kick for Hannover 96
 
81
 
Thomas Mueller from Bayern Munich passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
81
 
Franck Ribery of Bayern Munich passes the ball to a team mate.
 
81
 
Bayern Munich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
81
 
Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
80
 
Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich chips the ball into the penalty box.
 
80
 
The match is very one-sided right now. Bayern Munich are clearly dominating possession
 
80
 
Ball possession: Bayern Munich: 70%, Hannover 96: 30%.
 
80
 
Hannover 96 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
80
 
Kingsley Coman from Bayern Munich crosses the ball, but it goes out for a throw-in.
 
79
 
Bayern Munich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
79
 
Goal kick for Hannover 96
 
78
 
Thomas Mueller sends a header inches wide. Close!
 
78
 
Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich swings in the corner from the left.
 
78
 
Linton Maina clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
78
 
Bayern Munich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
77
 
Goal kick for Hannover 96
 
77
 
Leon Goretzka from Bayern Munich sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
 
77
 
Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich takes a short corner kick from the left.
 
77
 
Leon Goretzka from Bayern Munich directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
76
 
Leon Goretzka from Bayern Munich goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Pirmin Schwegler
 
75
 
Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich takes a short corner kick from the left.
 
75
 
Oliver Sorg clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
75
 
Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich swings a cross into the box...
 
75
 
Ball possession: Bayern Munich: 70%, Hannover 96: 30%.
 
74
 
Goal kick for Hannover 96
 
74
 
Kingsley Coman from Bayern Munich had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
 
74
 
Joshua Kimmich puts in a cross...
 
74
 
Bayern Munich is having a good opportunity to score.
 
74
 
Robert Lewandowski goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
 
74
 
David Alaba puts in a cross...
 
73
 
Bayern Munich is in control of the ball.
 
73
 
Poor play by Michael Esser as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
 
73
 
David Alaba puts in a dangerous cross...
 
72
 
Bayern Munich is in control of the ball.
 
71
Serge Gnabry is leaving the field to be replaced by Franck Ribery in a tactical substitution.
 
71
 
The ref blows his whistle. Thomas Mueller charged Linton Maina from behind and it's a free-kick
 
71
 
Leon Goretzka from Bayern Munich passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
70
 
Ball possession: Bayern Munich: 68%, Hannover 96: 32%.
 
70
 
Niklas Suele from Bayern Munich heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
 
70
 
Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich swings in the corner from the right.
 
70
Felipe is injured and is replaced by Kevin Wimmer.
 
69
 
It's a good hit from long range by David Alaba who forces a save from Michael Esser. Corner kick.
 
68
 
Today's attendance is 75000
 
68
 
Hannover 96 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
67
 
Hannover 96 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
66
 
Felipe comes back onto the field.
 
66
 
Niklas Suele is penalised for pushing Genki Haraguchi
 
66
 
Waldemar Anton relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
66
 
Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich swings in the corner from the right.
 
65
 
The game is restarted
 
65
 
It doesn't look good here as Felipe is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
 
65
 
Ball possession: Bayern Munich: 68%, Hannover 96: 32%.
 
64
 
Felipe is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
 
64
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
64
 
Felipe clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
64
 
Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich swings a cross into the box...
 
63
 
Bayern Munich is in control of the ball.
 
63
 
Dangerous challenge by Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich. Pirmin Schwegler on the receiving end of that.
 
62
 
Waldemar Anton relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
62
 
Thomas Mueller puts in a dangerous cross...
 
62
 
Bayern Munich is in control of the ball.
 
61
 
Bayern Munich is in control of the ball.
 
61
 
Thomas Mueller from Bayern Munich takes a short corner kick from the right.
 
60
 
Ball possession: Bayern Munich: 70%, Hannover 96: 30%.
 
60
 
It's a good hit from long range by David Alaba who forces a save from Michael Esser. Corner kick.
 
60
 
Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich takes a short corner kick from the right.
 
60
 
Felipe clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
60
 
The ball is crossed into the area by David Alaba from Bayern Munich ...
 
59
 
Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
59
 
David Alaba of Bayern Munich passes the ball to a team mate.
 
59
 
Hannover 96 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
58
 
That looked a fine chance. Thomas Mueller from Bayern Munich directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
 
58
 
Kingsley Coman of Bayern Munich passes the ball to a team mate.
 
58
 
Bayern Munich is having a good opportunity to score.
 
58
 
Hannover 96 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
57
 
Thomas Mueller from Bayern Munich directs a ball squarely in the box, but Michael Esser runs out to collect the ball
 
57
 
Bayern Munich is having a good opportunity to score.
 
57
 
So close! Serge Gnabry has a great chance to score, but his header is saved well by Michael Esser!
 
56
 
Joshua Kimmich crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
56
 
Ball possession: Bayern Munich: 71%, Hannover 96: 29%.
 
55
SENT OFF! - After violent conduct, Jonathas receives his second yellow card and is sent off
 
55
 
Jonathas from Hannover 96 commits a foul by elbowing Joshua Kimmich
 
54
 
Bayern Munich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
54
 
Thomas Mueller from Bayern Munich passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
54
 
Kingsley Coman puts in a cross...
 
53
 
Bayern Munich is in control of the ball.
 
53
 
Miiko Albornoz from Hannover 96 tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
 
53
 
Hannover 96 is in control of the ball.
 
52
The referee shows Jonathas the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
 
51
G O O O A A A L - Jonathas from Hannover 96 puts it away from the penalty spot!
 
51
 
PENALTY! - Jerome Boateng handles the ball in the penalty box! Heavy protests from Jerome Boateng but the ref is uninterested.
 
50
 
Ball possession: Bayern Munich: 71%, Hannover 96: 29%.
 
50
 
The game is restarted
 
49
 
The referee has stopped the game and is going to watch a video review for a situation.
 
49
 
Joshua Kimmich clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
48
 
Linton Maina from Hannover 96 sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
 
48
 
Linton Maina from Hannover 96 passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
48
 
The referee signals a free kick as Jerome Boateng from Bayern Munich trips Genki Haraguchi
 
47
 
Goal kick for Hannover 96
 
47
 
David Alaba from Bayern Munich crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
 
47
 
Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
 
47
 
Joshua Kimmich crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
46
 
The referee signals a free kick as Miiko Albornoz from Hannover 96 trips Serge Gnabry
 
46
Hendrik Weydandt is leaving the field to be replaced by Jonathas in a tactical substitution.
 
46
The second half is underway
 
45+3
 
Bayern Munich has been the better team in this half
 
45+3
It's over! The referee blows for half time
 
45+3
 
Ball possession: Bayern Munich: 70%, Hannover 96: 30%.
 
45+2
 
Bayern Munich is in control of the ball.
 
45+2
 
Hannover 96 is in control of the ball.
 
45+2
 
Walace is penalised for pushing Thiago Alcantara
 
45+1
 
Goal kick for Hannover 96
 
45+1
 
CROSSBAR! A shot from Leon Goretzka stings the crossbar!
 
45+1
 
Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich passes the ball to a team mate.
 
45+1
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich ...
 
45+1
 
The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added
 
45
 
Bayern Munich is trying to create something here.
 
45
 
Ball possession: Bayern Munich: 70%, Hannover 96: 30%.
 
44
 
Goal kick for Hannover 96
 
44
 
Kingsley Coman from Bayern Munich sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
 
44
 
Waldemar Anton relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
44
 
David Alaba from Bayern Munich swings a cross into the box...
 
43
 
Bayern Munich is in control of the ball.
 
43
 
Leon Goretzka is penalised for pushing Waldemar Anton
 
43
 
Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich swings in the corner from the left.
 
42
 
Leon Goretzka sees his shot deflected off target
 
42
 
Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich heads the ball to a team mate.
 
42
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich ...
 
41
 
Bayern Munich is in control of the ball.
 
41
 
A great goal by Leon Goretzka
 
40
 
Kingsley Coman provided the assist for the goal.
 
40
G O O O A A A L - Leon Goretzka from Bayern Munich beats the keeper from outside the box!
 
40
 
Kingsley Coman of Bayern Munich passes the ball to a team mate.
 
40
 
Bayern Munich is having a good opportunity to score.
 
40
 
Ball possession: Bayern Munich: 70%, Hannover 96: 30%.
 
39
 
Bayern Munich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
39
 
Waldemar Anton relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
39
 
David Alaba puts in a dangerous cross...
 
39
 
That looked a fine chance. Thomas Mueller from Bayern Munich directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
 
39
 
Serge Gnabry of Bayern Munich passes the ball to a team mate.
 
38
 
Bayern Munich is trying to create something here.
 
38
 
Hannover 96 is in control of the ball.
 
38
 
Safe hands from Michael Esser as he comes out and claims the ball
 
37
 
Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich swings in the corner from the right.
 
37
 
It's a good hit from long range by Jerome Boateng who forces a save from Michael Esser. Corner kick.
 
37
 
Hendrik Weydandt relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
37
 
Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich swings in the corner from the left.
 
37
 
Thomas Mueller forces a good save from Michael Esser who turns the ball behind for a corner!
 
36
 
Bayern Munich is having a good opportunity to score.
 
36
 
Felipe relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
36
 
Thomas Mueller puts in a dangerous cross...
 
35
 
Bayern Munich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
35
 
Ball possession: Bayern Munich: 70%, Hannover 96: 30%.
 
34
 
Hannover 96 is in control of the ball.
 
34
 
Goal kick for Hannover 96
 
33
 
Safe hands from Michael Esser as he comes out and claims the ball
 
33
 
Joshua Kimmich delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
33
 
Oliver Sorg relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
33
 
Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich swings in the corner from the right.
 
33
 
Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
 
33
 
Could be a good chance here as Niklas Suele from Bayern Munich cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
33
 
Bayern Munich is in control of the ball.
 
32
 
Hannover 96 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
32
 
Goal kick for Hannover 96
 
31
 
Bayern Munich is in control of the ball.
 
30
 
Bayern Munich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
30
 
Hannover 96 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
30
 
Ball possession: Bayern Munich: 69%, Hannover 96: 31%.
 
30
 
Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
 
30
 
Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
 
29
 
Hannover 96 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
28
 
A great goal by Robert Lewandowski
 
27
 
Joshua Kimmich provided the assist for the goal.
 
27
G O O O A A A L - Robert Lewandowski Bayern Munich scores with a header.
 
27
 
Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich puts in a great cross...
 
27
 
Bayern Munich is having a good opportunity to score.
 
27
 
Goal kick for Hannover 96
 
27
 
Michael Esser saved a certain goal there! Thomas Mueller found himself in a great scoring position but Michael Esser denied him with a great save
 
27
 
Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich directs a ball squarely in the box.
 
26
 
Serge Gnabry of Bayern Munich passes the ball to a team mate.
 
26
 
Bayern Munich is having a good opportunity to score.
 
26
 
Bayern Munich is in control of the ball.
 
26
 
Jerome Boateng is penalised for pushing Hendrik Weydandt
 
25
 
Ball possession: Bayern Munich: 69%, Hannover 96: 31%.
 
25
 
Goal kick for Hannover 96
 
24
 
Serge Gnabry from Bayern Munich tries to play a nice 1-2 with Thomas Mueller, but his team mate fails to benefit from it.
 
24
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Leon Goretzka from Bayern Munich ...
 
24
 
Bayern Munich is trying to create something here.
 
23
 
Bayern Munich is in control of the ball.
 
23
 
Hendrik Weydandt from Hannover 96 directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
22
 
Bayern Munich is trying to create something here.
 
22
 
Bayern Munich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
22
 
Pirmin Schwegler comes back onto the field.
 
22
 
Goal kick for Hannover 96
 
22
 
The game is restarted
 
21
 
It doesn't look good here as Pirmin Schwegler is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
 
20
 
Pirmin Schwegler is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
 
20
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
20
 
Serge Gnabry goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
 
20
 
Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich passes the ball to a team mate.
 
20
 
Bayern Munich is having a good opportunity to score.
 
20
 
Ball possession: Bayern Munich: 69%, Hannover 96: 31%.
 
20
 
Hannover 96 is in control of the ball.
 
19
 
Joshua Kimmich relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
19
 
Pirmin Schwegler crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
18
 
Niklas Suele is penalised for pushing Hendrik Weydandt
 
18
 
Safe hands from Michael Esser as he comes out and claims the ball
 
18
 
Thomas Mueller delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
17
 
Bayern Munich is in control of the ball.
 
17
 
Bayern Munich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
17
 
Hannover 96 is in control of the ball.
 
16
 
Hannover 96 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
16
 
Bayern Munich is in control of the ball.
 
15
 
Hannover 96 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
15
 
Ball possession: Bayern Munich: 67%, Hannover 96: 33%.
 
14
 
Robert Lewandowski sends a header towards goal, but Michael Esser is there to comfortably save it
 
14
 
Thomas Mueller puts in a cross...
 
14
 
Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
13
 
Bayern Munich are piling the pressure on and look like scoring anytime
 
13
 
Bayern Munich is in control of the ball.
 
13
 
Walace from Hannover 96 is ruled offside
 
13
 
Could be a good chance here as Genki Haraguchi from Hannover 96 cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
12
 
Hendrik Weydandt from Hannover 96 is ruled offside
 
12
 
Goal kick for Hannover 96
 
12
 
Kingsley Coman from Bayern Munich heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
 
12
 
So nearly a goal there! Kingsley Coman's header looked destined for the back of the net but Michael Esser saves it!
 
12
 
Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich puts in a great cross...
 
11
 
Bayern Munich is having a good opportunity to score.
 
11
 
Bayern Munich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
11
 
Bayern Munich is in control of the ball.
 
10
 
Ball possession: Bayern Munich: 70%, Hannover 96: 30%.
 
10
 
Leon Goretzka from Bayern Munich is ruled offside
 
10
 
Joshua Kimmich puts in a dangerous cross...
 
10
 
Serge Gnabry from Bayern Munich sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
 
9
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Kingsley Coman from Bayern Munich ...
 
9
 
Bayern Munich is trying to create something here.
 
9
 
Hannover 96 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
9
 
Miiko Albornoz relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
8
 
Serge Gnabry from Bayern Munich swings a cross into the box...
 
8
 
Bayern Munich is in control of the ball.
 
8
 
That looked a fine chance. Kingsley Coman from Bayern Munich directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
 
8
 
Great skill from Kingsley Coman as he dribbles past his opponents
 
8
 
Leon Goretzka of Bayern Munich passes the ball to a team mate.
 
7
 
Safe hands from Michael Esser as he comes out and claims the ball
 
7
 
David Alaba from Bayern Munich crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
 
7
 
Danger averted there as Felipe from Hannover 96 clears the danger with a good tackle
 
7
 
Great skill from Serge Gnabry as he dribbles past his opponents
 
6
 
Miiko Albornoz is penalised for pushing Serge Gnabry
 
5
 
Goal kick for Bayern Munich
 
5
 
Ball possession: Bayern Munich: 80%, Hannover 96: 20%.
 
5
 
A chance presents itself to Genki Haraguchi from Hannover 96 but his header goes wide
 
5
 
Linton Maina from Hannover 96 swings a cross into the box...
 
5
 
Hannover 96 is trying to create something here.
 
4
 
Bayern Munich is in control of the ball.
 
3
 
Hannover 96 is in control of the ball.
 
3
 
Hannover 96 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
2
 
Bayern Munich is in control of the ball.
 
2
 
Hannover 96 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
2
 
Bayern Munich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
2
 
Bayern Munich is in control of the ball.
 
1
 
Bayern Munich is in control of the ball.
 
1
 
Bayern Munich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
1
 
Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
 
1
 
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
 
1
 
Bayern Munich kick-off, and the game is underway.
 
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The referee starts the match
 
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Welcome to Allianz Arena where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.