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BERLIN, March 18 (Reuters) – Bayern Munich's 6-0 win over Mainz 05 kept them in the Bundesliga standings over old rival Borussia Dortmund, who won 3- 2 at Hertha Berlin.
A NEW TRACK FOR BAYERN & DAVIES
Alphonso Davies became the first player born after the year 2000 to score for Bayern when he scored the goal of the 6-0 win against Mainz 05, Sunday – the last chapter of his remarkable history. .
Davies was born in Buduburam, a refugee camp in Ghana, after his parents fled the civil war in Liberia. They were finally able to move to Canana when Davies was five years old and settled in Edmonton.
He joined the Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS at the age of 16 and, after scoring eight goals in 65 appearances, moved to Bayern in January.
He is the first Canadian to play for Bayern and his youngest striker since Paraguayan Roque Santa Cruz was on target in 1999.
"This is a young player who can play both in an offensive and defensive role," said coach Nico Kovac. "I'm happy for him because he's now going to Canada playing for his country with a goal in his bags. It's a great thing for every player. "
ONE RANT AND THEN A SWEET FOR THE FOURTH OFFICIAL
Huub Stevens' third stint as coach of the Schalke 04 sinking started with a 1-0 home defeat by RB Leipzig, leaving them just three points over the playoff spot.
"It's the hardest job I've had to do and I hope it's the last one," said the 65-year-old Dutchman who replaced Domenico Tedesco, sacked after Manchester's 7-0 defeat City in the Champions League.
"We are all disappointed. Anyone who knows me knows that I do not like to lose. "
There was a slight moment, though.
Stevens' frustration subsided during the match, prompting a shot at the fourth official. But after calming down, Stevens turned to the official, smiled at him and handed him a candy.
BAYERN SPORTS DIRECTOR TIRES QUESTIONS ABOUT CAPACITY
Bayern sports director Hasan Salihamidzic is tired of being invited to comment on the remarks of club president Uli Hoeness.
"Why do you always tell me what Uli Hoeness said," Salihamidzic said, discussing James Rodriguez's future. "I'm not interested in what Uli Hoeness said."
"Every question starts with Uli Hoeness … Uli Hoeness this, Uli Hoeness that.
"I do not want to comment on Uli Hoeness's statements all the time, I'm not interested at all. "
REASON ALWAYS THE DIFFERENCE FOR DORTMUND
Marco Reus continues to make the difference for Dortmund, with 15 goals and six badists in 22 games this season.
The importance of Dortmund in his challenge is underlined by his record with and without him. At 29, Dortmund scores an average of 2.36 points and scores 2.59 goals per Bundesliga match.
In his absence, these figures fall to 2.0 and 1.75, respectively.
DORTMUND SHARE OBJECTIVES
Borussia Dortmund does not score as often as Bayern, but shares goals more equitably. Of the 22 players lined up in the Bundesliga this season, 18 have achieved their goal, the highest number among Bundesliga teams. (Report by Brian Homewood edited by Christian Radnedge)
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