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Bayern Munich stunned by Augsburg, opportunity for Borussia Dortmund to cut gap

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Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich lost 2-1 in Augsburg, hitting twice in the first half, and Robert Lewandowski scored a goal and won the Bavarian Derby on Friday. Persevering after an unforgettable victory. Mads Pedersen and Andre Hahn’s goals in the 23rd and 36th minutes put the hosts in the lead, while Lewandowski reduced the arrears in the 38th minute as Augsburg won them in 21 Bundesliga matches against Bayern The third victory.

The result broke Bayern’s four-game winning streak in the league, but they still topped the list with 28 points. Dortmund are ranked second and 24th, and they hope to close the gap when they host Stuttgart on Saturday. The victory in Augsburg lifted them from the relegation zone to 15th. “For Augsburg, this is not an undeserved victory,” Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann said. “I’m disappointed. As Bayern coach, I was really upset for the first time.”

“We didn’t use the big space in the first half. We made a mistake in possession. We had a numerical advantage in midfield, but we didn’t use it. We didn’t cross the wing when we could.” Thomas Muller came on.

The 600th game played for Bayern in all competitions, but they missed three players due to COVID-19 quarantine, including midfielder Joshua Kimmich, who was in contact with an infected person Then he missed again for a week. They still had more than 75% possession at the beginning, but when Pedersen made a low shot home for his first Bundesliga goal, Augsburg caught them with a sucker.

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Bayern will visit Dynamo Kyiv in the UEFA Champions League next week, working hard to create opportunities, and Augsburg will strike again. Bayern’s Marcel Sabitzer lost possession of the ball in his own half, Hahn broke through the defense and completed a perfect Iago cross.

News Source : Hindustan Times

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Mumbai defeats Vidarbha by 169 runs to win the 42nd Ranji Trophy, capping an eight-year reign.

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Mumbai defeats Vidarbha by 169 runs to win the 42nd Ranji Trophy, capping an eight-year reign.

Mumbai overcame Vidarbha by 169 runs in the Wankhede Stadium final on Thursday to end an eight-year drought for a record-tying 42nd Ranji Trophy victory. Vidarbha put up a valiant fight in the second inning to chase a massive 538 runs, but on Day 5, they were eventually bowled out for 368.

Vidarbha put up a valiant battle on Day 5 of the final, with captain Akshay Wadkar and Harsh Dubey leading the team’s struggle against Ajinkya Rahane’s troops. Vidarbha scored 81 runs in the opening session without losing a wicket thanks to the two’s resolute stance at the crease, which frustrated the home team.

Mumbai defeated Vidarbha by a commanding 169 runs in the Ranji Trophy final, putting on an outstanding display.

Following lunch, Wadkar gave Vidarbha’s innings a boost with a magnificent century, showcasing his batting prowess. But when it was time to step it up, Tanush Kotian got his wicket by lbw-ing Wadkar.

Following the captain’s exit, Vidarbha’s batting lineup came under increasing pressure. Even Dubey, who showed fortitude by hitting a steely 65 off 128 deliveries, gave in to the pressure of the scoreboard.

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Mumbai’s bowlers strengthened their hold on the game as the innings went on. Vidarbha’s bottom order offered little resistance as Mumbai quickly completed the innings in just the next 25 deliveries.

Ajinkya Rahane gave the ball to Dhawal Kulkarni in a crucial moment following the loss of the ninth wicket in his final domestic encounter. With just his third ball of the spell, Kulkarni quickly secured the vital wicket of Umesh Yadav, securing Mumbai’s 42nd championship.

Mumbai won their first Ranji Trophy since 2016. The domestic powerhouses increased their lead over other teams in the standings for the most trophies won in the first-class competition. With Karnataka coming in a distant second, no other team has won the Ranji Trophy more times than this one.

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