Milan sparkles at Bayern's home
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FC Bayern 0 - 3 AC Milan
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AC Milan ended up with a great performance in a not so highly entertaining match for home crowd. Thomas Muller who was introduced for first time in Milan colors, striked the first goal from a penalty. Kevin De Bruyne shown his best and won the match single handedly for Milan with his one goal and a late assist that was converted into a goal by Mario Balotelli. With this win at Allianz Arena, AC Milan remain at top in Group C and are almost through the next round.
All were set for the European action at Allianz Arena.
BAYERN MUNICH STARTING LINEUP.
AC MILAN STARTING LINEUP.
Arturo Vidal had a shot from that long range but the net wasn't that wide enough for him as the ball passed feets away over the bar.
Milan defender tackled it well to stop the attack.
Milan's defense was top of their game as it seemed. So many counter attacks and the breakdowns were seen in first half earlier, in AC Milan's area.
He tackled it wrong and conceded a penalty but still was disappointed for ref's decision.
The new player for his new club and he didn't let down his new team mates. Scored on penalty to take one goal lead.
Even though the goal came from penalty, it was his first and first goal of the day for his team.
Ricardo Montolivo, Milan midfielder receiving yellow card for fault he made.
Kevin De Bruyne with a great first touch on the long pass assisted by Nani. He was so near to the net with not so many defenders in his way...
Ran hard with the ball and scored with left bottom finish beating two defender and the goal keeper in the end.
As the first half was ended, it was no better news for home fans. Bayern were down by two goals.
Half time score: AC Milan 2, Bayern Munich 0.
Manuel Neuer shown his presence of mind. When the attacker was coming his way, he went to him and protected his side's lead with great reflexes.
Thomas Muller calling for a pass.
Substitution from both sides.
Mario Gotze had a brilliant striker on the goal from 23 yards but that shot didn't seem that hopeful in the end.
He has almost scored it but the linesman raised his flag showing that it was an offside.
Mario Balotelli who failed to have scored when caught offside, in another late Milan's attack, headed a goal to extend his team's lead.
Tactical switch from winning manager.
Manuel Neuer made yet another good save in last minutes and protected his clean sheet.
Milan came up with a victory at away as the final whistle blown. They won it three goals to nil.
MATCH FACTS
MATCH EVENTS
RATINGS
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GOALS
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ASSISTS
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SAVES
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Cesar 2
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Muller (p)29' . De Bruyne 40' . Balotelli 73'
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De Bruyne, Nani
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Neuer 4