Bayern Munich spoiled the fair record of Latin American clubs against the European Champions in the Club World Cup, with a difficult victory over the Argentine Boca Juniors 2-1, in the match they gathered at dawn on Saturday in the second round of Group Three.
This was the sixth confrontation between the clubs of the two continents, and the previous five matches ended with two victories and three draws, before the first loss in the Bayern match.
Palmes and Porto
The continental confrontation series started with a match that brought together the Brazilian Miras and Porto Porto on June 15 at the “Miami International” stadium, and ended in a negative tie. Palmeiras showed clear control over the course of the game, but the coherent Portuguese defense prevented the scoring of goals.
Boca Junios and Benfica
The next day, June 16, Boca Juniors Argentine and Benfica tied 2-2 at the “Salt Like City” stadium. Cavani opened the registration early for Boca, and Adel Maria El Kafika. The two teams exchanged progress until the 77th minute when Raphael Silva settled a tie, in a meeting that was the most exciting between the two continents.
Fluminness and Dortmund
On June 17, the same caution imposed in the Brazilian Fluminness match and Borussia Dortmund at the “Los Angeles” stadium, which ended in a draw without goals. The offensive effectiveness was absent from both sides, amid defensive discipline from both teams.
Potafogo and Paris Saint -Germain
The biggest surprise of the tournament took place on June 18, when Brazilian Potafojo achieved a valuable victory over Paris Saint -Germain with a clean goal scored by Tikzinho Suares in the 34th minute. The Brazilian team succeeded in maintaining its progress despite the tremendous pressure from Paris during the second half.
Flamingo and Chelsea
Holding the closing was a wonderful performance by the Brazilian Flamingo, who beat Chelsea 3-1 on June 19 at the “Houston” stadium. Arickaita, Gabgol and Pedro scored a Latin trilogy, while Chelsea was satisfied with an orphan with Rahim Sterling.
Bayern Munich and Boca Juniors
The match was held at dawn on Saturday, June 21, and Harry Kane opened the scoring in the interest of Bayern in the 18th minute, then Miguel Merintil gave a draw for Boca Juniors in the 66th minute, then French Michael Oliz added the winning goal in the 84th minute after a decisive pass from Harry Kane.
