Bayern Munich Held To A 1-1 Draw At Hoffenheim Headquarters

Bayern Munich held to a 1-1 draw at Hoffenheim Headquarters/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - Bayern Munich were only able to draw 1-1 away to Hoffenheim in the matchday 26 of the German League at PreZero Arena, Saturday 12 March. The hosts took the lead through Christoph Baumgartner's goal in the first half before Robert Lewandowski equalized before The first half is over. This defeat does not affect the position of Bayern, who sits at the top of the German League standings with 60 points, while Hoffenheim is in fifth position with 44 points, according to the Bundesliga's official website. opponent's goal. However, the hosts took the lead in the 32nd minute. David Raum's low cross from the left was met by Christoph Baumgartner at the far post with his feet. The ball went into the left corner of the Bayern goal and outwit goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. The score became 1-0. Bayern tried to equalize, and these efforts only paid off in first-half injury time, to be precise at 45+3 minutes. Joshua Kimmich's corner was successfully headed by Robert Lewandowski to break into Oliver Baumann's goal. The first half ended at 1-1. The goal was Lewandowski's 29th in the Bundesliga this season.

In the second half, each team attacked each other. Bayern almost scored a second goal in the 55th minute through Leroy Sane's effort, capitalizing on Serge Gnabry's cross. However, Baumann can still brush it off. In the 58th minute, Hoffenheim got a chance through Andrej Kramaric's experiment with a scheme that was not much different. Now turn to Neuer who was able to save his goal. Bayern again almost scored a goal in the 68th minute. Gnabry counterattacked after capturing the ball. He dribbled into the opposition area then fired a low shot that just hit the post. Thomas Muller also came close in the 73rd minute but his shot was blocked by Stefan Posch on the line. Lewandowski tried to find a wild ball, but Baumann was faster to save it. 1-1 score lasted until the referee blew the long whistle signaling the game was over. Line up: Hoffenheim (5-4-1): Baumann, Posch, Grillitsch, Vogt, Kaderabek (Akpoguma 74 '), Samassekou (Geiger 61'), Stiller, Raum, Baumgartner (Larsen 74'), Rutter (Bebou 46'), Kramaric (Dabbur 90+3').Bayern Munich (3-2-4-1): Neuer , Hernandez, Suele, Pavard, Coman, Musiala (Sabitzer 82'), Kimmich, Gnabry, Sane, Mueller (Choupo-Moting 82'), Lewandowski.