Friday, July 31, 2009

[football] Bayern Defeats Man U in Penalties

Bayern Munich won the Audi Cup in their home ground defeating Manchester United 7-6 in the penalties after the 90 minutes ended goalless. Bayern dominated the proceeding throughout the match but couold not find the net. Manchester United also got a few chances but the match was destined to go for a shootout. It was in the 8th shot that Jonathan Evans missed and Van Buyten scored Bayern got their win. Earlier Patrice Evra and Daniel Pranjic missed their shots. It was Man U's first loss in all their pre season matches this summer. They won all the previous matches last month.

In the match for the third position AC Milan faced another defeat in the hands of Boca Juniors. This match also went to the penalty shootouts as Viatri equalised for Boca at the 83rd minute after Thiago put Milan forward in the 23rd minute. Milan is still to win a match in their pre-season tour this year. In the shootout Pato and Pirlo missed their shots as Boca won 4-3.

In the Peace Cup Real Madrid faces Juvetus today in the first semifinal while Aston Villa will face Porto in the other.

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