Bayern edges Union in rescheduled Bundesliga fixture

Berlin, Jan 25 : Bayern Munich closed the gap on Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen after securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Union Berlin, thanks to Raphael Guerreiros goal.

The Bavarians, now four points behind Leverkusen, nearly scored six minutes into the game as Matthijs de Ligts close-range header tested Union goalkeeper Frederik Ronnow, who also thwarted Dayot Upamecanos follow-up shot from a tight angle, reports Xinhua.

Chances were scarce for the remainder of the first half as the Eisernen maintained a solid defense.In the closing stages, Leroy Sanes attempt from the edge of the box went wide, and Leon Goretzka couldnt beat Ronnow either.

Bayern got off to a flying start in the first minute of the second half when Harry Kanes powerful shot deflected off the left post to Guerreiro, who accurately slotted home.

ఆకాశ్ జగన్నాధ్ పరిస్థితి ఏంటి..? తల్వార్ సక్సెస్ అవుతుందా..?...

Thomas Tuchels side continued to press and nearly doubled their advantage ten minutes later, but Kanes goal was disallowed for offside by the VAR.

Union showed resilience in the 72nd minute when Jerome Roussillon forced goalkeeper Manuel Neuer into action with a sharp-angle shot following a counterattack.

It remained Unions only significant opportunity, while Bayern failed to extend their lead despite several promising chances.

Kane and Thomas Muller kept Unions defense occupied in injury time, but the visitors stood their ground to prevent further goals.

"We staged a disciplined performance against a very defensively-minded opponent.

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We created a few chances but werent precise enough.We missed the second goal, but it was overall a good performance," said Tuchel.

"We prevented Bayern from gaining momentum, and except for the goal, they couldnt do much damage.We waited for our chance but were unlucky not to score," admitted Union coach Nenad Bjelica.