First Half: Goal! 1-0, Muller puts Bayern ahead after slotting home into the bottom corner from Dante's long ball. Ribery strikes a shot against the outside of the post. Goal! 2-0, Gotze scores with a close range low shot into the near corner following a corner set piece. Fernandinho blazes over the bar from long range. Goal! 2-1, Silva scores from close range after poking in Milner's cross. Gotze has a close range shot block saved by Hart.
Half Time: 2-1.
Second Half: Dzeko has a shot saved by Neuer. Penalty! Dante fouls Milner inside the box. Goal! 2-2, Kolarov levels for City from the spot, firing low into the bottom corner. Goal! 2-3, Milner puts City ahead with a low curling shot into the far bottom corner.
Full Time: 2-3.
My Opinion:
My man of the match was Milner. Bayern came out really strongly and took full advantage, taking a two goal lead within the first 12 minutes. However, City found their feet in the game as Silva halved the lead going into half time. Two goals in the space of three minutes put City ahead but Pellegrini didn't realise that another goal would put City top of the group. Bayern enjoyed a fruitful opening fifteen minutes but were outplayed by City thereafter. However, they go through as group winners. City were left dumbstruck early on but fought back valiantly to win the match. This result will make them fearsome opponents going into the last 16.
Manchester United 1 v 0 Shakhter Donetsk Jones (67)
First Half: Texeira puts an effort just wide of the far post. Januzaj has a shot punch saved away. Texeira has a shot saved by De Gea. Young hits a lob just wide of the far post.
Half Time: 0-0.
Second Half: Rodidski has an effort deflected just wide of the post. Kagawa has an effort turned round the post. Rooney hits a chip over the bar. Goal! 1-0, Jones put United ahead with a low volley from the centre of the box following a corner.
Full Time: 1-0.
My Opinion:
My man of the match was Jones. The first half was an even affair as both teams struggled to create many chances. However, it was United who struck first in the second half and managed to hold on to claim top spot in the group. United got the job done with a gritty performance. Not inspiring stuff but a massive result for Moyes who will hope for a favourable tie in the last 16. Shakhter had the better chances in the first half but were unable to take any of them.
Best Goal: Milner, Modric. Winner: Modric
Qualified Teams:
Group Winners: Manchester United, Real Madrid, Paris Saint Germain, Bayern Munich.
Runners Up: Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Galatasaray, Olympiakos, Manchester City.
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