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June 15, 2025 – German giants Bayern Munich delivered a first-half masterclass, scoring six goals in just 45 minutes to demolish Auckland City FC in their opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. From the opening whistle, Bayern asserted total control, showcasing their elite quality and ruthless finishing against the overmatched Oceania champions.
With goals from Kingsley Coman, Michael Olise, Sacha Boey, and Thomas Müller, the Bavarians sent a strong message to the rest of the tournament contenders. The match, played at a packed stadium in Cincinnati, quickly turned into a one-sided spectacle, as Bayern raced to a 6–0 lead by halftime—one of the most dominant first halves in Club World Cup history.
6’ – Kingsley Coman Opens the Scoring
Bayern got off to a flying start as Kingsley Coman headed home from a Jonathan Tah corner to give his side a 1–0 lead.
18’ – Boey Scores His First for Bayern
Right-back Sacha Boey doubled the lead with a composed finish after being played in by Joshua Kimmich.
20’ – Olise Joins the Scoresheet
Michael Olise added Bayern’s third just two minutes later, calmly slotting in after a defensive lapse.
22’ – Coman Adds a Second
Coman netted his brace with a precise strike, capping off a rapid attacking move and making it 4–0.
45’ – Müller Gets Involved
Thomas Müller finished a fluid team move to score Bayern’s fifth right before the break.
45+3’ – Olise Rounds Off the Half
In stoppage time, Olise struck again with a sharp effort, sending Bayern into halftime with a 6–0 advantage.
From the first minute, Bayern Munich controlled the pace, space, and possession—holding 75% of the ball in the opening half. Their relentless pressing and clinical finishing overwhelmed Auckland City, whose players struggled to cope with the speed and quality of the European giants. Auckland, made up of mostly semi-professionals, failed to register a single shot on target before the break.
Half-Time Score: Bayern Munich 6–0 Auckland City
Goalscorers: Coman (6’, 22’), Boey (18’), Olise (20’, 45+3’), Müller (45’)
Possession: Bayern 75% – Auckland 25%
Shots on Target (1st Half): Bayern 9 – Auckland 0
With this emphatic win, Bayern Munich sit top of Group C and now look ahead to clashes with Boca Juniors and Benfica. For Auckland City, the challenge only gets tougher, and they’ll need a major turnaround to stay in the competition.
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