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0 vs 3
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February 2, 2013 9:30 AM EST
Coface Arena — Mainz
Referee:‬ M. Weiner‎
Attendance:‬ 34000‎
 
 
 
 
   
 
 

Player Ratings: Mainz 0-3 Bayern Munich

The Bavarians romped to victory to maintain their perfect start in the new year, a double from Mandzukic opening up a 14-point lead at the top of the league standings

By Daniel Edwards

  • Christian Wetklo
    2
    1
    2.50

    Christian Wetklo

    Was given little chance on any of Bayern's three goals, although he was caught badly off-balance when Mandzukic headed in the third with ease.

  • Zdenek Pospech
    2
    1
    2.50

    Zdenek Pospech

    Coped admirably with Ribery for the opening 40 minutes, but could not live with the dynamic Alaba as the full-back streaked past and put Bayern on the way to victory.

  • Nikolce Noveski
    6
    2
    2.00

    Nikolce Noveski

    Fell to pieces after the opening goal, failing to track Mandzukic and making schoolboy errors at the back to keep Bayern on top.

  • Radoslav Zabavnik
    3
    2
    1.00

    Radoslav Zabavnik Flop of the Match

    Was caught out badly by Kroos' pass that released Muller down the right, which proved to be the beginning of the end for Mainz.

  • Jan  Kirchhoff
    4
    0
    2.00

    Jan Kirchhoff

    The pick of Tuchel's defense during the first half, but along with the rest of his team lost his way and looked badly stretched by a rampant Roten.

  • Yunus Malli
    2
    1
    2.50

    Yunus Malli

    Occasionally a threat bursting forward on the counter, but his contributions were too sporadic to inspire an under-par Mainz.

  • Julian Baumgartlinger
    2
    1
    2.50

    Julian Baumgartlinger

    An almost anonymous figure throughout the match, shuffled across the pitch without making any telling contributions going forward.

  • Elkin Soto
    2
    1
    2.50

    Elkin Soto

    Was tasked with containing Schweinsteiger and Martinez in the middle, but could not live with the pair's dynamism and finished a clear second best.

  • Andreas Ivanschitz
    2
    1
    2.50

    Andreas Ivanschitz

    Did well in making the most of a shaky Bayern defense early on with some neat passing, but had no answer when the backline shored up and faded out of the game.

  • Nicolai Müller
    2
    2
    2.50

    Nicolai Müller

    Early on exploited well the gaps left by Alaba, but faded with his teammates and offered little after the break.

  • Shawn Parker
    2
    1
    2.50

    Shawn Parker

    Made a nuisance of himself amongst the Bayern backline, but could not match his movement with a cool head in front of goal and squandered more than one chance.

Substitutions

  • Marco Caligiuri
    2
    1

    Marco Caligiuri

    Five minutes on the pitch for the attacking player with the game already beyond reach.

  • Marcel Risse
    2
    1
    2.00

    Marcel Risse

    Replaced Malli at half-time, and his limited defensive ability was shown as Bayern ran away with the match.

  • Niki Zimling
    2
    1
    2.00

    Niki Zimling

    Played the last half hour but could not turn the tide.

  • Manuel  Neuer
    26
    1
    2.50

    Manuel Neuer

    Had to be attentive for the counter, but was not forced to make a single save as Mainz failed to muster one shot on target.

  • Dante
    29
    0
    2.50

    Dante

    Occasionally looked shaky in tracking Parker's movements, but was always on hand with a strong block to keep his side steady at the back.

  • Daniel Van Buyten
    23
    3
    2.50

    Daniel Van Buyten

    Did well in forcing Parker out wide and away from goal, nullifying the striker's attacking potential and ensuring yet another clean sheet for the Bavarians.

  • Philipp Lahm
    31
    3
    3.00

    Philipp Lahm

    A wonderful teasing cross from the full back played in Mandzukic for the third, putting the result beyond all doubt.

  • Franck Ribéry
    26
    7
    2.00

    Franck Ribéry

    Had to contend with two markers throughout the game and as a consequence was not his usual talismanic self, but appeared with a great combination with Alaba to set in motion the second.

  • Javi Martínez
    30
    3
    3.00

    Javi Martínez

    A combative display in midfield from the ex-Athletic star, who is gradually coming to justify his hefty price tag and endear himself to the Bayern faithful.

  • D. Alaba
    39
    2
    4.00

    D. Alaba

    You cannot give this man space. Punched a gaping hole in the Mainz defense in almost his first opportunity, and followed with an excellent cross to double the lead.

  • Bastian Schweinsteiger
    27
    6
    2.00

    Bastian Schweinsteiger

    A low-key display from the Germany international, who was content to sit back and control traffic in the middle while Martinez covered the hard yards.

  • Toni Kroos
    34
    2
    3.50

    Toni Kroos

    Opened the game up in every sense of the word with a delightful pass that sent Muller through and Bayern on the way to victory.

  • Mario Mandzukic
    65
    6
    4.00

    Mario Mandzukic Top of the Match

    Was a peripheral figure during the first half, but showed exactly why he is in the Roten first team just after the break in expertly finishing Alaba's cross.

  • Thomas Müller
    32
    5
    3.50

    Thomas Müller

    Made a decisive contribution to his team's efforts. Scored the vital goal at the end of the first half to open up a previously deadlocked game, and set up Lahm to cross for the third.

Substitutions

  • Arjen  Robben
    16
    12

    Arjen Robben

    An easy 15 minute stint for the winger, who had to watch Muller further cement his claim for a regular starting role.

  • Luiz Gustavo Dias
    18
    2

    Luiz Gustavo Dias

    A brief cameo for the Brazilian with the result already beyond question.

  • Mario Gomez
    18
    12

    Mario Gomez

    Hard to see a way back into this side for the striker, who was given just 15 minutes in place of Mandzukic.

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