German giants Bayern Munich expectedly thrashed Indian national team 4-0 in Baichung Bhutia’s farewell match, which had little in quality but made up by big response from the fans on Tuesday.
Around 35,000 crowd watched the match at the floodlit Jawaharlal Nehru stadium but the national team, led for the last time by Baichung, was no match for the highly fancied Bayern Munich side who had overwhelming ball possession and did most of the attacking.
Baichung, who was Indian football’s posterboy for 16 years since he made his international debut in 1995 till last year, played for 85 minutes before being replaced by CS Sabeeth and he was given a standing ovation by the crowd.
All the Indian players shook his hands, just like some Bayern players, as he made his way to the bench.
Bayern, the four-time UEFA Champions League winners, scored through Mario Gomez (14th minute), Thomas Mueller (29th and 37th) and Bastian Schweinsteiger (43rd).
The German side started with their first eleven except for Franck Ribery and toyed with the Indians, attacking almost at will. The Indians, on the other hand, were content with defending their citadel without having a single clear shy at the opposition goal.
Coach Jupp Heynckes made several changes in his side in the beginning of second half, including Arjen Robben, Philipp Lahm and Thomas Mueller, while India brought in striker Jeje Lalpekhlua in place of Sushil Kumar.
Climax Lawrence came in place of Rocus Lamare while Subhashish Roy Chowdhury replaced Karanjit under the bar.
With most of first team players at the bench, Bayern could not score in the second half with Indian goalie Subhashish also bringing some fine saves.
Bayern, who are Bundesliga first phase leaders, made their attacking moves most of the time from left flank through either captain Philipp Lahm or Bastian Schweinsteiger and right side of the field from nippy Arjen Robben with Thomas Mueller and Mario Gomez upfront.
Bayern took the lead through a Mario Gomez strike with the Bundesliga leading scorer tapping in an Arjen Robben pass from inside the 8-yard box past Indian goalkeeper Karanjit Singh.
Mueller struck twice in the space of eight minutes, first nodding home without any challenge near the far post off a cross from the right by Robben in the 29th minute before slotting home again from an assist by Gomez in the 37th minute.
Two minutes from half time, Bayern made it 4-0 with Schweinsteiger unleashing a stinging right footer from a pass by Gomez which curled into the net after beating Indian goalie Karanjit all ends up.
The second half saw some attacking intent from India without having any clear chance with Jeje in the thick of things a few times. India got a corner and a few free kicks though they did not seriously threatened Bayern goalkeeper Mannuel Neuer who remained untested.
Substitute Jewel Raja Sheikh had a go at the German goal late in the second half which Neuer parried and that was the only instance of an Indian making a shot on target in the match.
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Our players don't have spirit for game
Its like they are playing with them …like cat play with mouse
It's literally me vs my lil bro
Similarly i also played like Bayern not serious and just joking around.
My and bayerns match would be atleast 20-0 to my brother and iendia
1:20:56 Sunil Chhetri ♥️
Shame should have played country vs country..imagine India playing against Germany 🤦🤣
I would love to see the possession stats
I am the biggest fan of Indian football baichung bhutia sunil chetri greatest champions living legends
This just feels so weird to watch. Never knew it was a thing
Though i can understand the business and sports motive behind it.
Also I guess the amount of bayern fans in india have greatly increased after this match
Organise Farewell game for him just like Bhutia's farewell in 2012 Can't be any better choice than Bayern München again
Among the big European clubs, it is Bayern Munich who have stayed in touch with Indian football the most.
Man marking and man marking awareness
Amei #ReisangmiVashum #Tangkhul
#Legend #India #Bayern #Bhaichung #Legend
History ❤❤❤
What is the duty of manuel neuer 😂
I love this game. I wish i watched Baichung Bhutiya playing in live in his era.😊
Watched this match live
Aadhe din to ball unke pass hi rahi
Watched this on TV
Thanks for coming to India… Bayern Munich.
Still can't believe that top german players came to India for friendly match. Huge respect for Bayern Munich
I guess Neuer was sleeping during the whole game
Now I know why India never made it to world cup
Love Bayern from 🇮🇳
#miasanmia
Its like Germany vs India
It's the relationship with Germany💖
Apparently, Indians played better than Brazil in wc semifinal.
Feeling proud lol.
Atleast India conceded less then Barca
4-0 hahahaha