Kim Min-jae and Harry Kane, playing for Bayern Munich, fought hard in the second half, but unfortunately, the team fell short of clinching the championship. The German DFL Super Cup final for the 2023-2024 season took place between Munich and RB Leipzig at Allianz Arena in Germany on August 13th at 3:45 am (Korean time), resulting in a 0-3 loss for Munich.
The DFL Super Cup is a one-off match between the Bundesliga champions (Munich) and the previous season’s German DFB Pokal champions (Leipzig). Munich fielded a starting lineup consisting of Sven Ulreich as goalkeeper, along with Dayo Upamecano, Matthiis de Ligt, Benjamin Pavard, Joshua Kimmich, Serge Gnabry, Leroy Sane, Alfonso Davies, Konrad Reimer, Matisse Tell, and Jamal Musiala. Kim Min-jae, who had previously impressed, was named on the bench, and Kane, who recently joined Munich from Tottenham, also started as a substitute.
Leipzig fielded Janice Blaswich in goal, supported by David Raum, Billy Orivan, Mohamed Simakan, Benjamin Helihees, JB Schlager, Nicholas Seibald, Dani Olmo, Xabi Simmons, Royce Offenda, and Timo Werner.
Leipzig took an early lead, scoring the first goal in the third minute of the first half through Olmo’s low shot from a free kick opportunity. Although Munich faced an early setback, they quickly regrouped and launched numerous attacks. Gnabry, in the 9th minute of the first half, made a remarkable run towards the goal but failed to convert. Despite Munich’s efforts, Leipzig managed to score an additional goal in the 33rd minute of the first half with a free-kick effort from Raum.
The first half ended with Leipzig leading 2-0, and at the start of the second half, Kim Min-jae made his official debut by replacing De Ligt. He showcased his defensive skills, making a crucial high tackle and blocking a potential goal-scoring opportunity from Leipzig’s Shesko. Munich tried to turn the tide by bringing on Kane in the 19th minute of the second half, replacing Tell, but were unable to make a comeback.
In the 22nd minute of the second half, Olmo successfully converted a penalty, completing a hat trick and securing Leipzig’s victory with a 3-0 scoreline. Although Munich was disappointed with the loss, Kim Min-jae maintained his focus and performed admirably in his role. Despite his efforts, Munich failed to find the back of the net, resulting in their loss and missed opportunity for the trophy.
Overall, it was a challenging match for Bayern Munich, and they will now have to regroup and prepare for future competitions.
Provided by OSEN | 2023.08.13 05:57
[OSEN=노진주 기자] Kim Min-jae and Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) scrambled in the second half, but the team missed the championship.
Munich played RB Leipzig and the final of the German DFL Super Cup 2023-2024 at Allianz Arena in Germany on the 13th at 3:45 am (hereafter referred to as Korean time) and lost 0-3.
The DFL Super Cup is a one-and-done match between the Bundesliga champions (Munich) and the previous season’s German DFB Pokal champions (Leipzig).
Munich had Sven Ulreich (goalkeeper), Dayo Upamecano, Matthiis de Ligt, Benjamin Pavard, Joshua Kimmich, Serge Gnabry, Leroy Sane, Alfonso Davies, Konrad Reimer, Matisse Tell and Jamal Musiala who was put on as a starter.
Defender Kim Min-jae, who showed a decent performance during the introduction, was named on the bench list. On the 12th, Kane, who was wearing a Munich outfit at Tottenham, also started the game as a substitute.
Leipzig ground first Janice Blaswich (goalkeeper), David Raum, Billy Orivan, Mohamed Simakan, Benjamin Helihees, JB Schlager, Nicholas Seibald, Dani Olmo, Xabi Simmons, Royce Offenda and Timo Werner who were sent.
Leipzig scored the first goal in the third minute of the first half. In the free kick opportunity, Olmo connected the second ball with a low and quick shot with his right foot, giving Munich a blow. scored the opening goal.
Munich, which conceded early, moved quickly. In the 9th minute of the first half, Gnabry saw an incredible through pass and rushed towards the goal.
Although Munich were behind, they took the lead in the game and continued to attack. In the 22nd minute of the first half, Gnabry tried to put his foot on the cross coming from the right, but failed.
Leipzig did not stand still. score an extra goal. In the 33rd minute of the first half, he had a free kick right outside the box. Raum tried to shoot himself but was over the wall.
Gearko Leipzig scored an extra goal. Olmo, ‘the leader of the first goal’, reported a multi-goal. In the 44th minute of the first half, he passed the ball between two Munich players and fired a shot between the legs of the goalkeeper to score.
The first half ended with Leipzig leading 2-0.
At the start of the second half, Kim Min-jae was replaced by De Ligt and stepped on the ground. This is the moment when Kim Min-jae, who went to Munich through the transfer market this summer, made his official debut.
In the 8th minute of the second half, Kim Min-jae managed to handle the opponent lightly with a physical fight, and in the 11th minute of the second half, he showed a correct opposite conversion pass. Four minutes later, the Munich camp managed to block the ball against Offenda. Overwhelm Offenda with speed.
Munich, who are following the game, also brought out the ‘Kane card’. In the 19th minute of the second half, Tell was taken off and Kane was brought on.
However, the atmosphere in Munich showed no signs of improving. In the 22nd minute of the second half, a penalty was awarded for a handball foul. Olmo scored as a kicker and completed the hat trick. Kim Min-jae and Kane were brought in to bolster the air defense, but that was the moment Munich fell.
The atmosphere was not good, but Kim Min-jae concentrated on his role. He blocked one goal with a ‘high tackle’. In the 24th minute of the second half, Leipzig’s Shesko drove the ball into the Munich camp at a furious pace from a counterattacking opportunity. Seeing him, Kim Min-jae ran with him. Shesco even passed the goalkeeper before he knew it. Just as he was about to shoot from the left side of the box Kim Min-jae made a neat tackle. It was as if one goal had been blocked.
However, Munich could not recover even a single goal. The game ended with Leipzig winning 3-0. Munich missed the trophy. /jinju217@osen.co.kr
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