Guglielmo Vicario has gifted a goal away as Bayern Munich take the lead inside 5 minutes of the game.
Tottenham try to pass their way around the intense Bayern Munich pressing but the Italian goalkeeper ended up making a poor pass selection as he passes to Spence who is under pressure.
t was a nightmare start for Tottenham as their dedication to passing the ball out of the defence ultimately proved their undoing. Vicario played a dangerous pass towards Djed Spence, who was standing only a few yards in front of him, and Gnabry was there to capitalise. He stole the ball and shot immediately, denied by a fantastic save from Vicario. Nevertheless, Vidović was there to convert the rebound and give Bayern the lead after just three minutes.
Bayern manage to win the ball inside the box before Gabriel Vidovic scored with a nice finish to give his side the lead.
Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of a perfect pre-season record came to an abrupt end with a 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.
The loss marked Spurs’ first defeat of the summer and highlighted critical issues that need addressing before the new Premier League season kicks off.
The match began on a challenging note for Tottenham as an early mistake by goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario gifted Bayern Munich the opening goal.
Movements that gave the game way
In the fourth minute, Spurs attempted to play out from the back, but Vicario’s poor decision-making led to a critical error.
He passed the ball straight to Djed Spence while Serge Gnabry was closing in. Gnabry swiftly regained possession for Bayern, leading to a tense moment in front of goal.
Though Gnabry’s initial attempt was thwarted by Vicario’s outstretched leg, Croatian striker Gabriel Vidovic pounced on the rebound, chested the ball down, and fired it through Vicario’s legs, putting Bayern ahead early in the game. This early goal set the tone for a difficult first half for Tottenham.
The second half saw little improvement for Spurs, who struggled to make an impact despite a handful of tactical changes.
Bayern Munich extended their lead in the 59th minute when Leon Goretzka scored after a persistent effort.
Goretzka initially had his shot blocked by Vicario but remained composed to bury the rebound and double Bayern’s advantage.
In the 66th minute, after a foul on Son Heung-min, Yves Bissouma released Porro on the right flank.
Porro unleashed a spectacular 25-yard strike into the far corner, reducing the deficit and briefly energizing Spurs.
The goal provided a glimmer of hope for Tottenham, who began to dominate possession and apply pressure on Bayern’s defence.
Following Porro’s goal, Tottenham had several opportunities to equalize. However, Bayern Munich’s defense, well-organized and resilient, managed to weather the storm.
Despite Tottenham’s increased attacking intent, the German giants held firm and secured the victory, with their defensive solidity proving crucial in the final moments.
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