Islamabad, June 16, 2025: In Bayern vs Auckland City match, Auckland City FC entered the FIFA Club World Cup clash in Cincinnati as underdogs against European giants Bayern Munich, and the result was as one-sided as expected—ending in a crushing 10-0 defeat.
Goalkeeper Conor Tracey gave Auckland brief hope early on with a superb stop in the 5th minute to deny Kingsley Coman. But from the resulting corner, Coman struck to give the German champions the lead and ignite an onslaught.
Bayern manager Vincent Kompany didn’t hold back, starting a full-strength lineup featuring Harry Kane and club icon Thomas Müller, who is playing his last tournament for the Bavarian outfit.
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Auckland City, used to dominating in domestic fixtures, had to defend deep against wave after wave of attacks. Sacha Boey made it 2-0 in the 18th minute, quickly followed by goals from Michael Olise (20’) and Coman (21’). Müller volleyed in just before halftime, and Olise curled in a brilliant sixth goal during stoppage time.
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Though Auckland managed a better defensive spell after the break, Jamal Musiala netted in the 68th minute, converted a penalty in the 73rd, and completed his hat-trick in the 84th minute following a mistake by Tracey. Müller closed out the scoring with his second goal—and 250th career strike—in the 90th minute.
Dylan Manickum brought some spark for Auckland in Bayern vs Auckland City match, setting up David Yoo for a rare chance, while Angus Kilkolly forced Manuel Neuer into action in the 80th minute.
Auckland next face Benfica in Orlando on Saturday morning.
