Lee Jae-sung's performance in the Bamune match, recognized by the BBC for his great turn and finish
Dec 15, 2024
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BBC Sport also paid attention to the performances of Mainz and Lee Jae-sung, who knocked Bayern Munich over for the first time this season.
Bayern Munich, the leading Bundesliga player, lost 1-2 in the away game of Mainz in the German Bundesliga at MEWA Arena in Mainz, Germany on the 14th (Korea time). It was the first bitter loss in 14 games after the opening of the league and the first league loss under Vincent Kompany this season.
The game, which drew special attention among domestic fans with the strongest nation 'Chang and Shield', and Lee Jae-sung and Kim Min-jae 'Korean Derby', was a complete victory for senior Lee Jae-sung on this day. Both of Mainz's goals came from Lee Jae-sung's toes on the day. In the 41st minute of the first half, Lee Jae-sung cheered by pushing the deflected ball against the opponent's defense with his left foot, and in the 15th minute of the second half, he scored a wedge goal with a left-footed turning shot to ensure victory. He scored his 4th and 5th league goals. In the 10th and 14th rounds of the league, he recorded five consecutive offensive points (4 goals and 2 assists), showing his best form as he did in Hong Myung-bo.
The BBC wrote 'South Korea forward Lee Jae-sung scored the first goal in the 41st minute of the first half by taking advantage of a defensive mistake, and added a second goal with a great turn and finish around the 60th minute (South Korea forward Lee Jae-sung look advance of a defensive lead to give Mainza a 41st-minute lead and added a second with a fine turn and finish on the hour mark).'
Bayern Munich saved face as Leroy Sane scored one goal three minutes before the end of the game, where the main players, including the main gun Harry Kane, were absent due to injuries. After the loss, Kompany said shortly after the first defeat that "we played a team full of life and mental strength, and they were ready to fight every moment", acknowledging Mainz's victory. From our point of view, it was not that we lacked struggle. We did our best in our abilities, too, but today was not our best" he also added. "This game can't be played anymore. The game is over. I'll use today's results to start a fire for next week," he vowed to change.
Meanwhile, defending champion Bayer Leverkusen won 2-0 against Augsburg with Martin Terrier and Florian Birtz, who Manchester City are eyeing, scoring consecutive goals, narrowing the point gap with first-place Bayern Munich to four points.
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