Bayern Munich’s first half against FSV Mainz 05 in the DFB-Pokal saw the Bavarians create many amazing high quality chances.
There were terrible early misses, such as Serge Gnabry’s miss from close range, or Leroy Sane’s wasted one-on-one with opposition goalkeeper Robin Zentner, but ultimately Bayern still went into halftime four goals to the good. It was, overall, incredible efficiency in creating gilt-edged chances.
“It’s always good to take an early lead away from home. We were very serious and efficient in the first half — we could’ve scored more,” Kimmich proudly stated in post-match comments captured by @iMiaSanMia. “In the second half, we didn’t want to give the opponent anything and kept control of the ball. We’re happy to advance to the next round.”
In the end, it was the kind of comfortable win that Bayern really needed after so many early, embarrassing exits in the DFB-Pokal. And it was thanks in large part due to the Rekordmeister’s excellent offensive prowess.
Kimmich, though, isn’t looking too far ahead just yet.
“We want to look from round to round. Of course the big goal is Berlin. I know how big of an event is the final in Berlin. But for now we want to win the next round,” Kimmich added.
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