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Pittsburgh / Philadelphia. No success for the German clubs during their summer tour in the United States: while the BVB lost its test against Benfica Lisbon, Bayern could not win against Juventus.
The German soccer champion beat Wednesday night (local time) in Philadelphia as part of the International Champion's Cup with many junior players against Juventus with 0: 2 (0: 2). On the offensive, the young team of coach Niko Kovac was missing in the Lincoln Financial Field some strong rains and efficiency in the final.
Pains of Ulreich
"The result does not completely reflect the gameplay," said Kovac. Center forward Andrea Favilli (32nd / 40th minute) scored in front of 32,105 spectators the two goals for the champions of Italy, who missed Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid's footballer. At first base, goalkeeper Sven Ulreich gave the impression of an imprecise back pbad on the wet lawn. At second base, the Munich defense was surprised by a long ball. In their second game, Bayern, who has traveled to the United States without World Cup participants for the promotional tour, will meet next Saturday in Miami on Manchester City with former coach Pep Guardiola.
Kovac has deployed a total of 22 actors. His team dominated the game, but acted in the unfortunate conclusion. Franck Ribéry (7) and Serge Gnabry (26) made the first dangerous shots. After the break, South Korean Woo-Yeong Jeong missed the empty goal (58). The last good opportunity came back to Kingsley Coman (90)). "We had a lot of opportunities that we unfortunately did not use," complains Kovac.
Javi Martínez – just like the national player Juve Emre Can – had to be replaced shortly before the end of the first half. He left the stadium with a bandage on his right knee. Kovac does not believe the injury is worse. He spoke of a "muscle crush" in the popliteal fossa.
BVB loss on penalties
BVB also fails. The Dortmund conceded to the conclusion of their summer tour in the United States a narrow defeat. Team coach Lucien Favre lost Wednesday (local time) against Benfica Lisbon despite a two-goal lead in the end with 3: 4 on penalties. The decisive penalty for Portugal's Eduardo Salvio drew just over 16,000 spectators at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At the end of regulation time, the score between the top two European teams was 2: 2 (2: 0).
The third and final appearance in the UEFA Cup Champions Cup saw Maximilian Philipp, 24 (20th minute / 22nd minute) score with a doubled. the direction of the Dortmunder. After the break, the Portuguese champions beat Andre Almeida (51) and Alfa Semedo (66). There will be no extra time at the International Champions Cup.
The Dortmund say goodbye with two wins and one loss to the United States. The BVB currently has seven points in three top-ranked leagues for the preparation tournament. For the defeat on the penalties Borussia received a point. For the Bundesliga season starts on August 25, Dortmund receives the RB Leipzig.
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