Bayern München has won the first group match at the Club World Cup against the amateurs of Auckland City with double digits: 10-0. Substitute Jamal Musiala was important for the Germans with a hat-trick within twenty minutes.
It was clear in advance that Bayern would not have a difficult time against Auckland City. Auckland won the Champions League of Oceania this season, allowing them to participate in the Club World Cup. Coach Albert Riera’s team consists of amateurs who train three times a week and work as schoolmasters or sales managers in their daily lives.
The difference in salary was also visible on the field in Cincinnati, as the New Zealanders only managed one shot towards Manuel Neuer’s goal. Auckland also did not get further than 28 percent possession against the German national champion.
In the first half, the danger came from the sides of Bayern. Kingsley Coman scored the opening goal within six minutes and was responsible for the 4-0. The Frenchman also gave the assist for the 2-0 by Sacha Boey. Michael Olise was also responsible for two goals (3-0 and 6-0) and once as a provider: the 5-0 by Thomas Müller.
After the break, Bayern initially took their foot off the gas, until Musiala came on as a substitute after an hour. The midfielder scored three times within twenty minutes, after which Müller provided the final chord with the 10-0.
Thus, Bayern makes a strong start to the Club World Cup, which consists of 32 teams for the first time. In the group stage, both teams will also face Boca Juniors and Benfica.