Bayern Munich secured a resounding victory in the semi-finals of the 2013 Club World Cup on Tuesday, comfortably defeating Guangzhou Evergrande 3-0 in a match entirely under their control. Pep Guardiola’s team has now earned a spot in the competition’s final, with the identity of their opponent set to be revealed tomorrow.
Despite having numerous opportunities throughout the match, Bayern Munich only found the back of the net in the closing minutes of the first half. Franck Ribéry, who had earlier hit the post, successfully deceived Zeng, the Chinese goalkeeper. Mandzukic swiftly followed, worsening the score at the break to 2-0.
The second half began with Bayern extending their lead within a minute, courtesy of a goal by Mario Götze, leaving Zeng with no chance. The remainder of the match witnessed a series of missed opportunities by the Germans, including hitting the post twice. Ultimately, Bayern secured a decisive 3-0 victory.
The focus now shifts to the second semi-final, where Raja Casablanca faces Atletico Mineiro of Brazil on Wednesday. The winner will advance to face Bayern Munich in what promises to be an exciting final.
