Thrilling Victory: Under 19 Triumphs 4-2 Over Bayern Munich U19 in Exciting Match Report

The under-19s delivered an impressive performance, defeating Bayern Munich U19 4-2 at Mangata Developments Stadium in a thrilling UEFA Youth League match. Max Dowman shined for the team, scoring two goals that secured a crucial win and marked their first three points in the European campaign.

Match Overview

The battle began with an early lead from Bayern Munich. Yil Gashi capitalized on a defensive miscue and scored, putting Bayern ahead 1-0. However, the home team quickly responded. Max Dowman found the net with a close-range finish, equalizing the score.

Key Moments

• Yil Gashi opened the scoring for Bayern in the 15th minute.
• Max Dowman equalized shortly after, converting a pass from Kyran Thompson.
• Goalkeeper Jack Porter saved a critical penalty from David Daiber just before halftime.
• Kyran Thompson and Ceadach O’Neill scored in the second half, extending the lead to 3-1.
• Despite a late goal from Bayern’s Ljubo Puljic, Dowman sealed the victory with a solo effort in stoppage time.

One of the standout plays was Dowman’s near-second goal, which was thwarted by Bayern’s goalkeeper, Leonard Prescott, moments after his initial goal. Just before halftime, Bayern had a chance to regain their lead but were denied by Porter’s exceptional penalty save.

Second Half Dominance

After the break, the under-19s started strong. They pushed for goals and Thompson drove the ball into the corner to put his team ahead 2-1. O’Neill soon followed, tapping in from a well-placed ball by Josh Ogunnaike.

Despite Bayern responding with a goal from Puljic, Dowman’s spectacular individual goal in the dying moments of the game ensured the under-19s secured all three points in this exciting match.

Implications and Next Steps

This victory leaves the under-19s in contention for a spot in the knockout stages as they head into the final match of the group phase. Their next challenge will be against Club Brugge on December 10th, with kickoff scheduled for 1 PM UK time.

Line-Ups

With momentum on their side, the under-19s look forward to the upcoming match against Club Brugge as they aim for further success in the UEFA Youth League.