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Lewandowski’s goal not enough as ‘lucky’ Hertha hold Bayern

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A brace for Robert Lewandowski was not enough to save Bayern Munich from making a spluttering start to the new Bundesliga season as the reigning German champions were held to a 2-2 draw at home to ...

Bayern Munich's Polish striker Robert Lewandowski and Hertha Berlin's German defender Niklas Stark vie for the ball during the German First division Bundesliga football match between FC Bayern Munich and Hertha Berlin in Munich. Photo: AFP

Hertha, who finished 11th last season, cancelled out Lewandowski’s opener with two unusual goals to take a surprise lead in the first half and ultimately deal an early blow to Bayern’s title defence.“It wasn’t a false start to the season. We were the better team and should have won,” said coach Niko Kovac.Despite winning the domestic double last season, Bayern opened the season under pressure after a 2-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the German Supercup two weeks ago.

With Bayern completely in control, Hertha struck twice in quick succession to turn the game on its head. While Pavard pulled up holding his head, Grujic managed to chase down the loose ball and round Neuer before himself collapsing to the turf.

 

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