Bayern Munich Frauen kicked off their preseason tour with a statement win, taking down Japanese club RB Omiya Ardija 4-1! The reigning double winners definitely brought the heat, even if the actual temperatures were a scorching 32 degrees Celsius in Saitama, where the game went down. Talk about grinding it out!
First Half Fire Despite the Sluggish Start
You gotta figure that kind of heat can make anyone feel a bit sluggish, and Bayern started that way. But they didn’t take long to flip the switch and find their rhythm. Just fifteen minutes in, Klara Bühl whipped in a corner, and after a scramble in front of the net, Pernille Harder smashed it home to open the scoring! That’s the kind of hustle we love to see. Jovana Damnjanović had a chance soon after that she probably should’ve buried, but she made up for it big time right before halftime. Bühl delivered another sweet pass, and Damnjanović didn’t miss this time, grabbing Bayern’s second goal and sending them into the break with some serious momentum.
Dominance Continues, Despite a Small Lapse
The second half was pretty much a masterclass in control from Bayern. They owned the field, even with Omiya trying to pounce on any mistakes. Katharina Naschenweng showed off some serious power on 57 minutes, making a strong run and then unleashing a rocket with her left foot that slammed into the net for Bayern’s third! You just knew the result was barely in doubt after that. Omiya did manage to sneak one past them though, with Minami Munakata getting a well-taken header that bounced off the post and in. Hey, sometimes you just gotta tip your hat. But Bayern wasn’t done adding to the score sheet, with Alara converting a stoppage-time penalty to seal the 4-1 victory. Even local hero Momoko Tanikawa, playing for Bayern, got a warm welcome from her compatriots, even though she didn’t get on the score sheet.
What a way to start the summer tour! The team is flying back to Munich soon, and they’ve got two more preseason friendlies lined up against FC Nürnberg and Paris FC. It’s all about building that form and getting ready to defend those double titles. This is just the beginning, and you gotta love what you saw!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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