Bayern suffered their first defeat of the Bundesliga season in Mainz.Picture: keystone
14.12.2024, 17:2414.12.2024, 23:07
Bundesliga
mainz – Bayern 2:1
FSV Mainz is problably the club in Germany that comes closest to being a formidable opponent of Bayern Munich. Even though the Mainz team suffered three defeats, sometimes very critically importent, in the last three games, they managed to surprise again and again. Same this Saturday.
Despite an early shock in the form of an injury to goalkeeper Jonathan Burkardt, who had to be substituted in the 15th minute, former FCZ coach Bo Henriksen’s side prevailed 2-1 against the record champions.Jae-sung Lee scored both goals with an assist from Bayern loanee Armindo Sieb, who replaced Burkardt. Leroy Sané’s goal came too late.
This is the first Bundesliga win of the season for the leaders,who are still four points ahead of the competition. Silvan widmer only watched his Mainz team win from the substitutes’ bench.
Mainz 05 – Bayern Munich 2:1 (1:0).
Tower: 41. Lee Jae-sung 1:0. 60.Lee jae-sung 2:0. 87. Farewell 2:1.
Notes: Mainz 05 without Widmer (substitute).
Augsburg – Leverkusen 0:2
However, champions Leverkusen were able to capitalize on Munich’s slippage with a convincing 2-0 win at augsburg. It was the fourth league win in a row for coach Xabi Alonso’s team,which did not start the season well. Leverkusen also had a bit of luck, as the hosts’ supposed equalizer was denied by a narrow offside position.Before and after, Martin Terrier and Florian Wirtz scored for the team around Granit Xhaka, who was on the pitch for the entire duration.
Florian Wirtz also celebrated against Augsburg.Picture: www.imago-images.de
Augsburg – Bayer Leverkusen 0:2 (0:2).
29,310 viewers.
Tower: 14. Terrier 0:1. 40. Wirtz 0:2.
Notes: Augsburg with vargas (from the 76th). Bayer Leverkusen with Xhaka.
Mönchengladbach – Win 4:1
Borussia Mönchengladbach also prevailed confidently against newly promoted Holstein Kiel. Gerardo Seoane’s team won 4-1 against the North Germans thanks to goals from Tim Kleindienst, Robin Hack and Alassane Pléa twice. this means that the Gladbachers stay at least within the European Cup places.The previous week they stole a point from Borussia Dortmund, and Seoane seems to be safely back in the coaching chair after a temporary crisis.
Borussia Mönchengladbach - Holstein Kiel 4:1 (3:1).
52,210 viewers.
Tower: 1. Small service 1:0. 26. Hack 2:0. 30. Gigovic 2:1. 43. Plea 3:1. 79. Plea 4:1.
Notes: borussia Mönchengladbach with Elvedi,without Omlin (replacement).
Union Berlin – Bochum
The match between Union Berlin and Bochum (1:1) was interrupted shortly before the end of the match after Bochum goalkeeper Patrick Drewes was hit by a light thrown from the Berlin fan zone. After the almost half-hour break, Bochum played in the final minutes without contact with the striker Philipp Hofmann in the back.
Bochum striker Philipp hofmann was in goal for the last few minutes.Picture: www.imago-images.de
Union Berlin – Bochum 1:1 (1:1).
Tower: 23. sissoko 0:1. 33.Hollerbach 1:1.
Notes: 13. Red card against Miyoshi (Bochum, serious foul). Bochum without Loosli (substitute).
Saint Paul – Bremen 0:2
Werder Bremen continued their strong season so far with a 2-0 win at newly promoted St Pauli and temporarily moved up to 7th place. Defender Derrick Köhn and attacker Marvin Ducksch scored the goals.
Saint Paul – Werder Bremen 0:2 (0:1).
Tower: 24. Cry 0:1. 54. ducks 0:2.
Liverpool – Fulham 2:2
The Premier League points leader also fell. After the city’s derby against Everton was called off due to a storm the previous week,Liverpool made a poor start against Fulham. When defender Andy Robertson was sent off after 17 minutes due to an emergency stoppage, Andreas Pereira had already put the visitors ahead.
After the break, the Reds quickly equalized, but Fulham took the lead again. It was thanks to a late goal from substitute Diogo Jota in the 86th minute that Liverpool found a point and did not lose in all competitions for the 18th time in a row.
Diogo Jota (m.) saved Liverpool late with his goal.Picture: keystone
Liverpool – Fulham 2:2 (0:1).
Tower: 11. Period 0:1. 47. Gasket 1:1.76. Rodrigo Muniz 1:2. 86. Digo Iota 2:2.
Notes: 17. Red card against Robertson (liverpool).
Arsenal – Everton 0:0
Arsenal failed to take advantage of Liverpool’s slippage. Despite clear superiority, shown in 76 percent ball possession and a shooting ratio of 13:2, the Gunners were unable to get past a goalless draw against Everton. This means that the gap to the league leaders is still six points - Liverpool also have one game less in their account.
Newcastle – Leicester 4:0
Newcastle United’s attacks were more accomplished, with Fabian Schär being used again. Midfielder Alexander Isak, midfielder Bruno Guimarães and striker Jacob Murphy scored the goals in the
Atalanta Bergamo is still the leader of Serie A. Thanks to the goal from the joker Nicolo Zaniolo,who scored the only goal of the game just two minutes after coming on as a substitute,the Bergamo team won narrowly against relegation candidate Cagliari . The Europa League winners, who sadly lost to Real Madrid in the Champions league during the week, were celebrating their tenth league win in a row.
Cagliari – Atalanta Bergamo 0:1 (0:0)
Bush: 66. Zaniolo 0:1
Udinese – Napoli 1:3
Thanks to a strong second half with three goals, SSC Napoli stay ahead of Bergamo.Thanks to the victory against Udinese, the gap on Saturday evening was reduced to the two points that existed before the day of the match.
Udinese – Napoli 1:3 (1:0)
Tower: 22. Thauvin 1:0. 50. Luke 1:1. 76. Giannetti (Owner) 1:2. 81. Angus 1:3.
Though, record champions Juventus allowed the deficit to widen further as the Turin side picked up just one point against venezia. coach Thiago Motta’s team was even able to be satisfied with the 2-2 draw, as the equalizer only came in the 95th minute with a penalty from Dusan Vlahovic.
Juventus Turin – Venice 2:2 (1:0).
Tower: 19. Gatti 1:0. 61. Ellertsson 1:1. 83. Uniforms 1:2. 95. Vlahovic (penalty) 2:2.
With a win, Real Madrid could have leapfrogged arch-rivals Barcelona to the top of the table. but the Whites lost to Rayo Vallecano. Although they overturned the 2-0 deficit thanks to three goals between the 39th and 56th minutes, the club from the Madrid area still managed to equalize in Vallecas.
Rayo Vallecano – Real Madrid 3:3 (2:2).
Tower: 4. Loop 1:0. 36. Mummy 2:0. 39.Valentine 2:1. 45. Bellingham 2:2. 56. Rory 2:3. 64. Palazon 3:3.
PSG can make themselves a little more comfortable at the top of Ligue 1. Olympique Marseille’s pursuit could not get past a 1-1 draw against Lille without the injured Ulisses Garcia and thus failed to put pressure on the leader from Paris. Before they face Olympique Lyon on Sunday, PSG’s lead over marseille is four points.
Olympique Marseille – OSC Lille 1:1 (1:0)
tower: 17. Marina 1:0. 87. Diacite 1:1
Reims - Monaco 0:0.
Notes: Monaco with Köhn and Embolo (from 67th), without Zakaria (injured).
december 14, 2010: TP Mazembe Lubumbashi became the first team in Africa to reach the final of the Club World Cup. Goalkeeper Robert Kidiaba also comes into focus with his very special celebration.
The Club World Cup is pretty boring.the representatives from Europe and South America will face each other in the final anyway. Though, in 2010, Congo’s TP Mazembe Lubumbashi created a sensation and eliminated Brazil’s representative Internacional Porto Alegre in the semi-finals.
What impact do recent match results have on the Premier League title race?
Of the season and solidifying their position at the top of the table.
the key match results were as follows:
- Borussia Mönchengladbach 4 – 1 Holstein Kiel
– Goals: Small (1), Hack (2), Gigovic (1), Plea (3, 4)
– attendance: 52,210
– Notable: elvedi played, Omlin was a substitute.
- Union Berlin 1 - 1 Bochum
– Goals: Sissoko (0), Hollerbach (1)
– Notable: Miyoshi received a red card; Bochum played with a makeshift lineup after the incident.
– match was interrupted due to an incident involving the bochum goalkeeper.
- Saint Pauli 0 – 2 Werder Bremen
– Goals: Cry (1), Ducksch (2)
- Werder Bremen moved up to 7th place.
- liverpool 2 - 2 Fulham
– Goals: Pereira (0), Gakpo (1), Muniz (1), Jota (2)
– Notable: Liverpool managed to salvage a late equalizer despite having a red card against Robertson.
- Arsenal 0 – 0 Everton
– Arsenal struggled to capitalize on their chances, maintaining a six-point gap behind Liverpool.
- Newcastle 4 – 0 Leicester
– Goals contributed by Isak, Guimarães, and Murphy.
In Serie A, Atalanta remained at the top of the league with a narrow win against Cagliari, courtesy of a late goal from Nicolo Zaniolo.
These results highlight the competitive nature of both the Premier League and Serie A as teams battle for critical points in their respective campaigns.
