Bayern Munich Makes a Strong Start in the Club World Cup, Defeating Auckland City 10-0
Bayern Munich made a resounding start in the newly established Club World Cup, dominating Auckland City with a 10-0 victory. Jamal Musiala stole the show, netting a hat-trick in the match. Kingsley Coman opened the scoring in the sixth minute, heading in a precise cross from Joshua Kimmich. The German giants then took control of the game, relentlessly pressing the New Zealand defense.
In the first half, Sacha Boey, Michael Olise (twice), Thomas Müller and Coman (again) all found the back of the net, leaving Auckland City reeling at 6-0 by halftime. Olise and Coman were particularly impressive, consistently creating threatening opportunities. After the break, Bayern’s dominance continued, with Musiala converting a penalty and scoring two more goals from open play. Müller then sealed the deal, securing a comprehensive win for the German record holders.
Auckland City, the amateur club from New Zealand, struggled to cope with Bayern’s high-intensity game, barely managing to escape their own half. The German side put on a professional display, leaving the New Zealanders with no chance of a comeback. Bayern’s performance was a testament to their superior quality and they are likely to face a sterner test only in their upcoming group matches against Boca and Benfica.