Bayern Munich – Arsenal 1-0 (3-2 amalgamated)
Joshua Kimmich became the big hero, as Bayern Munich reached the semi-finals of the Champions League.
It never became the night Martin Ødegaard & Co had dreamed of.
Something the pictures also clearly showed a few minutes before the end when Ødegaard was close. The shot was blocked from both Eric Dier and Manuel Neuer.
The Norwegian, on the other hand, did not receive a corner kick, and was completely furious with the assistant referee.
Something TV 2’s Stamsø Møller could understand:
– It is a strange mistake by a well-placed assistant referee.
The chance was also one of the last of the match, which meant that the London club’s Champions League dream went up in smoke against the German powerhouse.
Harry Kane was clearly a happy man after the promotion:
– An incredible victory. It has been a tough season for us, but we knew we could decide in front of our own fans. It was tough and tight, but Josh scored a great goal, Bayern striker Harry Kane told TNT Sports.
Smooth drama
There was a fierce positional war in the first half between the two giants.
Where both teams had their moments, and could just as well have scored one or two goals.
But it took 63 minutes before the first score was a fact, when the hosts rolled up a brilliant attack and Joshua Kimmich came plunging into the visitors’ penalty area.
The header was sharp and brutal, and sent the Allianz Arena into the sky.
– There it sits for Bayern Munich. The number one premise provider in the club does it, it came from TV 2 commentator Haakon Thon.
Which was accompanied by expert Simen Stamsø Møller:
– Arsenal have been warned. Now Bayern play more of the football they are known for.
Ødegaard went to the ground
One thing that caused great concern in Arsenal’s eyes, however, was when captain Martin Ødegaard started limping on the Allianz grass.
The Norwegian was unsure even before the match, but was ready to start at the last minute.
– It is worrying, was the clear message from TV 2’s Simen Stamsø Møller.
The 25-year-old got to his feet. and finished the match despite the pain.