St Pauli Stuns Bayern Early but Suffers Late Defeat

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St Pauli Stuns Bayern Early but Suffers Late Defeat

In a tense Bundesliga match on November 29, 2025, FC St. Pauli faced FC Bayern Munich, suffering a late defeat despite an early lead. The Kiezkicker, fighting through a challenging season, held Bayern to a 1-1 draw until the final moments but ultimately lost 3-1.

Key Moments in the Match

St. Pauli struck first, with Andreas Hountondji scoring in the 6th minute after a well-placed assist from Mathias Pereira Lage. This early goal invigorated the team, offering a glimmer of hope against the formidable Bayern side.

However, Hountondji’s triumph was short-lived, as he had to exit the match in the 17th minute due to a muscle injury, replaced by Danel Sinani.

St. Pauli’s Strong Defense

St. Pauli initially controlled the game well, limiting Bayern’s chances.
Bayern dominated possession but struggled to break through.
Defensive efforts included notable plays that led to Bayern hitting the post twice.

As the first half neared its end, Bayern finally found the equalizer. Raphael Guerreiro scored from 11 meters in the 44th minute, capitalizing on a setup by Luis Diaz.

Bayern’s Late Surge

The second half continued with Bayern maintaining pressure, but St. Pauli held their ground until the dying moments. A critical moment came when Arkadiusz Pyrka defended against a potential goal from Harry Kane in the 71st minute.

As the match neared its conclusion, Bayern’s Luis Diaz scored in the 90+3 minute, giving Bayern the lead. Soon after, Nicolas Jackson added a third goal in the 90+6 minute, sealing St. Pauli’s fate.

Upcoming Challenges

Despite the loss, St. Pauli showed resilience and will aim to improve in their upcoming matches. They will face Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB-Pokal on Tuesday at 6 PM, followed by a Bundesliga match against 1. FC Köln on Saturday. Coach Alexander Blessin remains optimistic, viewing upcoming opponents Heidenheim and Mainz as winnable.