India fights for Bhutia but Bayern win 4-0

A spirited effort in the second half help hosts restrict Bayern to the first- half scoreline as Bhaichung Bhutia played his last. A look. (AFP and AP images)

Jan 10, 2012 20:00 pm IST
- Published On Jan 10, 2012 20:00 pm IST
- Last Updated On May 16, 2014 13:41 pm IST

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A nearly packed JLN stadium in New Delhi greeted the two teams as fans flocked to see both Bayern Munich stars and Bhutia.
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Bayern moved in for the kill from the beginning as almost nine players manned the Indian defense.
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Muller was the hero of the first half with two goals to his name. He created chances as well and assisted the forward line.
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While the opening goal was scored by Mario Gomez (14'), it was Muller who scored his two in less than 10 minutes to put Bayern up 3-0.
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Bastian Schweinsteiger scored a sensational goal to complete the first half 4-0 and ravage India.
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Indians showed a lot more spirit in the second half. Though attack was still a distant reality, the defense managed to hold ground.
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The chances Bayern created were thwarted or blocked and though not in the most convincing of manners, the scoreline remained unchanged.
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Bhutia played 85 minutes of the match and once called in for substitution, was bid farewell by a cheer that resounded all over the stadium.
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A spirited effort in the second half help hosts restrict Bayern to the first- half scoreline as Bhaichung Bhutia played his last. A look. (AFP and AP images)