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October 19, 2011 12:15 AM IST
Stadio San Paolo — Napoli
Referee: Olegário Manuel Benquerenca
Attendance: 60074
October 19, 2011 12:15 AM IST
Stadio San Paolo — Napoli
Referee: Olegário Manuel Benquerenca
Attendance: 60074
Top of the Match
Morgan De Sanctis
Napoli
Napoli
Toni Kroos
Bayern
Bayern
Flop of the Match
Holger Badstuber
Bayern
Bayern
Mario Gomez
Bayern
Bayern
Goal.com Rating 
Fans' Rating Napoli 1-1 Bayern Munich: Badstuber Own Goal Cancels Out Kroos Opener In San Paolo Stalemate
German and Italian sides played to a 1-1 draw in Naples, retaining their spots in the 1 and 2 positions, respectively, in Champions League Group A
By Clark Whitney, Goal.com
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Manuel Neuer's streak of minutes without conceding a goal ended at 1147 on Tuesday, as Napoli came back from a goal behind to earn a 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich in their Champions League Group A clash at San Paolo.
It took less than two minutes for the visitors to take the lead, which came through Toni Kroos. Napoli recovered from a rough opening half hour, however, and drew level as Holger Badstuber redirected Christian Maggio's cross into his own net. After half-time, the two sides appeared content to share the spoils, and the match ended on level terms.
Bayern's opener came as the unmarked Kroos ghosted to the edge of the penalty area to collect Jerome Boateng's cross before slotting into the lower-left corner. Though they did not have a shot on target in the first half, the hosts reacted positively and managed to force the equaliser as Maggio was played in behind Philipp Lahm before Badstuber's outstretched leg deflected the ball into the net.
The visitors had a glorious chance to reclaim the lead within moments of the restart, but failed to capitalise after being awarded a somewhat dubious penalty for hand ball against Paolo Cannavaro. Mario Gomez took the spot kick but it was ultimately a rather tame effort for Morgan De Sanctis to save.
On the evening the hosts failed to put a single shot on Neuer's goal, and seemed content to hold onto their point in the second half. Bayern looked the brighter side in attack, but poor decisions and a lack of sharpness in and around the penalty area saw them squander a few bright counter-attacking opportunities. There were no late flourishes, and the game ultimately ended with a whimper.
The result sees Bayern retain their position atop Group A with seven points, still two clear of Napoli. The Italians have had their hold of second place slip to just a single point, however, following Manchester City's last-gasp win over Villarreal.
It took less than two minutes for the visitors to take the lead, which came through Toni Kroos. Napoli recovered from a rough opening half hour, however, and drew level as Holger Badstuber redirected Christian Maggio's cross into his own net. After half-time, the two sides appeared content to share the spoils, and the match ended on level terms.
Bayern's opener came as the unmarked Kroos ghosted to the edge of the penalty area to collect Jerome Boateng's cross before slotting into the lower-left corner. Though they did not have a shot on target in the first half, the hosts reacted positively and managed to force the equaliser as Maggio was played in behind Philipp Lahm before Badstuber's outstretched leg deflected the ball into the net.
The visitors had a glorious chance to reclaim the lead within moments of the restart, but failed to capitalise after being awarded a somewhat dubious penalty for hand ball against Paolo Cannavaro. Mario Gomez took the spot kick but it was ultimately a rather tame effort for Morgan De Sanctis to save.
On the evening the hosts failed to put a single shot on Neuer's goal, and seemed content to hold onto their point in the second half. Bayern looked the brighter side in attack, but poor decisions and a lack of sharpness in and around the penalty area saw them squander a few bright counter-attacking opportunities. There were no late flourishes, and the game ultimately ended with a whimper.
The result sees Bayern retain their position atop Group A with seven points, still two clear of Napoli. The Italians have had their hold of second place slip to just a single point, however, following Manchester City's last-gasp win over Villarreal.
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Lionel Messi
Striker Barcelona |
14 | 4 |
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Mario Gomez
Striker FC Bayern München |
13 | 0 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo
Striker Real Madrid |
10 | 2 |
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Karim Benzema
Striker Real Madrid |
7 | 0 |
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Didier Drogba
Striker Chelsea |
6 | 0 |