Bayern Munich beats Jeju SK FC 2-1 in preseason friendly
Bayern Munich kicked off their Asian summer tour with a 2-1 victory over South Korean club Jeju SK FC in a preseason friendly at Jeju World Cup Stadium on Tuesday. The match, played in scorching conditions, drew 22,519 fans, according to Yonhap News Agency.
All three goals came in an entertaining first half. Felipe Chavez put Bayern ahead in the 11th minute after a scramble in the Jeju box, and Bastian Assomo added a second for the Bundesliga champions. Jeju equalized through captain Lee Chang-min before Bayern regained the lead.
Teenagers Chavez and Assomo were among the scorers for Bayern, who were without several stars who featured at the recent FIFA World Cup, including Harry Kane and Michael Olise. South Korean defender Kim Min-jae captained Bayern at the start of the match, a moment that delighted his home fans.
Coverage comparison
All four reports on the match came from Yonhap News Agency. They consistently covered the score, the venue, and the attendance figure. Yonhap also highlighted Kim Min-jae's role as captain, and the fact that he was the first substitute of the match, being replaced in the 36th minute.
Post-match comments from Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany were featured in several reports. Kompany expressed satisfaction with the match's intensity and energy.
Key claims
- Bayern Munich beat Jeju SK FC 2-1 at Jeju World Cup Stadium on Tuesday, with all goals coming in the first half.
- 22,519 fans attended the match, braving hot weather.
- Kim Min-jae started as Bayern's captain and was substituted in the 36th minute.
- Felipe Chavez and Bastian Assomo scored for Bayern; Jeju's goal came from Lee Chang-min.
- Bayern will face Aston Villa in Hong Kong on Friday.
Perspectives
Vincent Kompany (Bayern Munich head coach)
Kompany praised the performance of both teams, saying the match showed that a friendly can be a good game. "The impression overall was that both teams played with a lot of energy... It was good intensity, and we didn't have any injuries," he said.
Sergio Costa (Jeju SK FC head coach)
Before the match, Costa said he wanted his players to enjoy the experience, noting that Jeju were facing "one of the best teams in the world." He indicated he would rest players who had played significant minutes in recent matches.