x

Gnabry hits four as Bayern Munich trounce Tottenham 7-2

By Our Reporter

Tottenham Hotspur suffered their worst home defeat in Europe as Serge Gnabry scored four times in Bayern Munich’s 7-2 romp to seize control of UEFA Champions League Group B on Tuesday.

Master marksman Robert Lewandowski also scored twice as Bayern responded to going behind in devastating fashion

When Son Heung-min gave last season’s runners-up Tottenham a deserved 12th minute lead, the home fans were buoyant.

But their hopes were crushed as Spurs leaked in seven goals at home for the first time in any major competition.

To make matters worse for Mauricio Pochettino’s shell-shocked side, it was Gnabry, a former Arsenal player, who was the architect of their humiliation.

In a rip-roaring start to the first clash between the sides for 35 years, Son had twice wasted guilt-edge opportunities before firing Tottenham in front.

But Tottenham’s lead lasted only three minutes as Joshua Kimmich’s superb long-range effort gave Hugo Lloris no chance.

Tottenham were still posing a threat in a wide-open game but three Bayern Munich goals in 10 minutes left their hopes of a first win in Group B in tatters.

Lewandowski has already bagged 10 goals in six Bundesliga games this season and showed why he is one of the world’s most-feared strikers as he beat Lloris with a shot on the turn seconds before the half-time.

If that was a cruel blow for Tottenham, what happened in the opening minutes of the second half was crushing.

Gnabry, who suffered several frustrating years at Arsenal, shredded Tottenham’s defence in the 53rd minute to score a breathtaking solo goal and struck again two minutes later.

Harry Kane’s penalty kick restored some hope for Tottenham on the hour after Danny Rose was adjudged to have been fouled.

But Bayern Munich were in ruthless mood.

Gnabry completed his hat-trick in the 83rd minute, racing on to Thiago Alcantara’s long ball and then wrong-footing Lloris with a classy finish.

With the home fans flooding towards the exits and Bayern Munich’s followers joyfully singing “football’s coming home”, the visitors piled on the agony.

Lewandowski was played in by Philippe Coutinho and he finished in deadly fashion.

With Tottenham’s defence AWOL again, Gnabry put Niko Kovac’s team in seventh heaven.

Bayern Munich lead Group B with six points from two games, with Tottenham on one.

Red Star Belgrade are second with three points after beating Olympiakos 3-1 in the group’s other match.(Reuters/NAN)

Hot this week

ITF Celebrates 54th Anniversary, Pledges More Training for Artisans

By Israel Adamu, JosThe Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Nigeria’s...

Threat to Journalist’s Life Case Suffers Setback in Kaduna Court

…As Police Blame MTN for Delay in Retrieving Audio...

Today’s football match fixtures

Here’s a clean, reader-friendly rewrite of today’s global football...

FG seals petrol station of PPMC Boss,4 others in A’Ibom

By Ogenyi Ogenyi,UyoThe Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory...

IMC Commends Increased Participation in Climate Dialogue to Curb Environmental Degradation

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaThe Interfaith Mediation Centre (IMC), in...

Bayelsa Women Protest Against Oando Over Alleged 55 Years of Neglect

By Amgbare Ekaunkumo, YenagoaHundreds of aggrieved women from Okoroma...

Northern Activist, Comrade Ejembi, Declares Support for #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaKaduna-based human rights activist and Chief...

Community Policing Approach, Best option for crime control – Kogi CP

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaThe Commissioner of Police,...

Kaduna community protest alleged electrocution of multiple persons

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaKaratudu Extension Community Development Association...

10 Dead, Eleven Injured in Kogi Highway Crash — FRSC

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaNo fewer than ten people...

Hazras Charity Foundation Pays Courtesy Visit to Jigawa State

Reassures Determination to Support Education, Healthcare Delivery ServicesBy Jabiru...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img