Bundesliga
Dec 14, 2012 7.30pm
1
1
HT : 0 1
FT
  • Dante 56' yellowcard
  • Xherdan Shaqiri 59' goal
  • goal Thorben Marx 21'
  • yellowcard Havard Nordtveit 26'
  • yellowcard Tolga Cigerci 70'

Live Commentary: Bayern Munich 1-1 Borussia Monchengladbach - as it happened

Bayern Munich 1-1 Monchengladbach - as it happened

Bayern Munich extended their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to 12 points with a draw against Borussia Monchengladbach this evening.

The home side conceded just the seventh goal of the season, when Monchengladbach took the lead through a penalty in the first half.

Xherdan Shaqiri scored his first goal in the Bundesliga to get Bayern back on level terms.

Read how all the action unfolded below:

9.32pmDon't forget to read the full-time report from tonight's match, and join Sports Mole again tomorrow for full coverage of the Premier League, England's Test match against India and more European football. Goodnight.
9.30pmThe result means Bayern have a 12-point lead over Bayer Leverkusen, while Monchengladbach move up to sixth.
9.27pmThere's no doubt that Monchengladbach will be the happier of the two teams. Bayern dominated the second half, peppering the away goal. The visitors have keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen to thank for their point.
90+3 minsFULL TIME: BAYERN MUNICH 1-1 BORUSSIA MONCHENGLADBACH
90+3 minsMonchengladbach clear from the corner, and the referee blows his whistle.
90+2 minsBayern have a corner in the final seconds of stoppage time.
90+2 minsKroos crosses the ball to Gomez, but Jantschke hurries the striker, and his shot goes left of the goal.
90 minsThe fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of injury time.
89 minsGomez is through on goal, but has a Monchangladbach defender for company and scuffs the shot.
88 minsBayern are still pushing for a winner late in this game. Ribery takes a deep corner to Kroos, who strikes the ball from the edge of the area, but Ter Stegen collects the ball.
86 minsArango tries a long-range effort from around 25 yards out, but the ball soars well high of the Bayern goal.
85 minsBayern easily deal with the corner and are back on the attack. Lahm curls the ball in, but it's a simple take for Ter Stegen.
83 minsMonchengladback are awarded their first corner of the game.
81 minsRibery has yet another chance, attempting to volley the ball from just inside the box, but the ball curls off target.
79 minsMonchengladbach are on the break, they take the ball into the Bayern box, but Boateng it their to make the clearance. Monchengladbach have had chances in this half, but Bayern's defence has been very well drilled, rarely allowing the ball to reach Neuer.
78 minsAnother great save from Ter Stegen. Schweinsteiger unleashes a thunderous strike from the edge of the area, but great reactions from the Monchengladbach keeper stop Bayern taking the lead.
75 minsDouble change for Monchengladback; Hanke and Cigerci make way for De Camargo and Xhaka.
74 minsRibery crosses the ball into the box again, but no-one is there to knock it in, and Monchengladbach put the ball out for a corner.
73 minsIt's all Bayern at the moment. The league leaders get another corner. Ter Stegen takes the ball. It comes loose, but the keeper is able to regather it.
72 minsTer Stegen somehow keeps the ball out of the back of the net, as Bayern have several shots resulting from a corner, but the Monchengladback keeper continues his fine performance this evening.
71 minsGomez is on the ground again, after tangling with Brouwers in the area. The striker is furious not to be awarded a penalty
69 minsCigerci concedes another free kick just outside the box, this time fouling Gomez. The referee shows him a yellow card for his persistent offences.
68 minsCigerci brings down Kroos on the edge of the penalty area, giving Bayern a free kick just outside the box. Shaqiri takes, but the ball sails over.
66 minsTer Stegen is left clutching the side of his head after colliding with Gomez. It looks like the Monchengladbach keeper is ok to continue.
64 minsMonchengladbach aren't out of this yet. Die Fohlen are having a good spell of possession, but are struggling to get the ball into the Bayern penalty area.
61 minsBayern have the bit between their teeth now. Gomez appeals for a penalty after being shoved in the box, but the referee lets play continue.
59 minsSubstitute Xherdan Shaqiri fires the ball past Ter Stegen from close range to bring Bayern level. It's the Swiss player's first goal in the Bundesliga.
59 minsGOAL! Shaqiri
57 minsMario Gomez is on for Bayern, who has almost 100 goals in less than 150 appearances for the club. Mario Mandzukic makes way.
55 minsJust second later, Dante catches Hanke in the back of the head with his arm, leaving the German needing attention from the medical team, and earning a yellow card for the challenge.
55 minsDante gets another chance to score against his former club but his effort is wide.
54 minsRibery is furious with his teammates for not getting on the end of a cross, which is easily blocked by the Monchengladbach back four.
53 minsThe visitors go on the attack for the first time this half. However, Jerome Boateng is on hand to make a clearance as soon as Monchengladbach break into the Bayern box.
51 minsMonchengladbach have most of their team behind the ball, but Bayern are still finding a way through.
49 minsRibery breaks into the box but is flagged offside before he unleashes his shot. Replays show it was a harsh decision from the assistant referee.
49 minsBayern's best chance of the match so far falls to Schweinsteiger. The German turns brilliantly in the box, but Ter Stegen just gets his fingertips to the ball, tipping the strike wide. Bayern's equaliser feels imminent.
48 minsBayern have begun the second half in a similar manner to the first. The home side are dominating possession and look dangerous.
46 minsNeither side have made any changes in the break.
46 minsMonchengladbach get the game back underway.
8.34pmThe players are in the tunnel getting ready to take to the pitch for the second half.
8.29pmMarc-Andre ter Stegen also had a good half. He was called on to make a number of crucial saves for the visitors, particularly in the opening 15 minutes.
8.26pmFranck Ribery has been the pick of the players in the opening period. The French midfielder has created most of Bayern's chances, and had a few attempts himself.
8.25pmBayern Munich looked very impressive at times in the first half, but they were also rattled by Monchengladback's goal. They will need to keep their cool if they're to get back into the match.
8.23pmJerome Boateng's handball wasn't intentional, but there's no doubt that the ball struck his arm as Monchengladbach crossed it towards Bayern's goal.
8.21pmBayern are still unhappy about the penalty that gave Monchengladbach their lead, several players approaching the referee as they left the pitch.
8.20pmThe visitors take a surprise lead at half time, having struggled to get into the match early on.
HALF-TIMEBayern Munich 0-1 Borussia Monchengladbach
45+2 minsBayern have a corner late in the first half. The hosts have plenty of players in the box, but Ter Stegen claims it.
45 minsSchweinsteiger tackles Cigerci, who was making a break down the right wing, but he appears to injure his ankle in the process. The German stays down for a moment or two, but seems okay to continue, with only two minutes of added time to go before half time.
43 minsBoateng gets a chance to level the scores. His shot is blocked but goes out for a corner. Ribery delivers the ball for Muller, but he heads high.
42 minsArjen Robben is watching from the stands tonight. The former Chelsea player has been missing for the last month after sustaining a muscle tear while on international duty with Holland.
40 minsKroos takes the free kick. His effort goes well high of the crossbar.
39 minsRibery gets the ball in the box but fails to control it. Monchengladbach try to clear, but Tolga Cigerci catches it with his hand, awarding Bayern a free kick just outside the box.
38 minsMartinez has walked over to the Bayern bench. He's looking quite shaken up from his collision, and won't be coming back onto the field. Xherdan Shaqiri takes his place.
36 minsMonchengladback have a free kick in the Bayern half. Arango steps up to take it, but can't repeat the wonder strike that saw him score against Mainz last weekend, and it's an easy clearance for the hosts.
35 minsIt looks like Martinez is being treated for a cut above his eye. He's still off the pitch receiving treatment, but it looks like he will be okay to continue.
34 minsBayern have found their way back in to the game - they're definitely looking for an equaliser before half time.
32 minsThe corner comes to Dante, whose header is off target and he manages to catch teammate Javi Martinez, who needs attention from the physio.
31 minsSchweinsteiger takes the free kick, but Arango is back to help Ter Stegen, and heads the ball away for a corner.
30 minsFree kick in a dangerous area for Bayern. Toni Kroos is brought down on the edge of the penalty area. The kick is delayed due to some shoving in the wall.
29 minsThe visitors are having a very good spell. Patrick Herrmann looks to get a cross in to the Bayern box, but the ball is cleared.
28 minsMonchengladbach had a chance to get their second on the counter-attack as Manuel Neuer comes a long way out of his area to try to make a clearance. His attempt is unsuccessful, but Dante is back to save his blushes.
26 minsOscar Wendt makes contact with Muller in the Monchengladbach box, but it's the slightest of touches, and the ref waves away Bayern's appeals for a penalty.
24 minsThere are a few rather rough challenges going in from Bayern. The league leaders need to re-group, or Monchengladbach could extend their advantage.
23 minsWell that changes the feel of the game. Bayern are not happy that the penalty was awarded. The home side look shell-shocked.
21 minsJerome Boateng catches the ball with his arms as the visitors try to cross the ball into the box. Thorben Marx steps up and it's in the back of the net. 1-0 Monchengladbach
20 minsPENALTY TO MONCHENGLADBACH
18 minsIt's a bit quiet at the minute. Bayern seem content just to keep the ball, having allowed Monchengladbach a little possession in the last five minutes.
16 minsRibery is back on the attack, crossing the ball to Mario Mandzukic, who heads just wide.
14 minsMonchengladbach are starting to find their way into the game. They haven't looked like scoring yet, but are starting to look more confident on the ball.
13 minsMike Hanke is given a hand over the advertising hoardings by Dante. The Monchengladbach striker is a little slow to get up, having landed in amongst the media, but seems fine to continue.
12 minsThe visitors are on the attack, but Bayern's defence are well organised and clear the danger.
10 minsIt sounds like there's a good showing of away support in the stands. Former Monchengladbach defender Dante is being greeted with a chorus of whistles every time he touches the ball.
8 minsRibery is looking very lively in these opening stages. Having already created two chances for his teammates, the Frenchman forces Ter Stegen to make a save. It could be a busy night for the Monchegladbach stopper.
5 minsMarco-Andre ter Stegen has to make the first save of the game as Ribery slots the ball in to Muller, who forces the Monchengladbach keeper to make a save at full stretch.
4 minsBayern are looking very organised in the opening minutes. It doesn't look like they're trying to force a goal, but they look very comfortable on the ball, and have hardly given the visitors a kick.
1 minBayern are on the attack from the start, Franck Ribery looking to set up a Bastian Schweinsteiger, but Monchengladbach clear.
0 minsBayern Munich get the game underway.
7.28pmThe players are starting to head out towards the pitch, as we're just a couple of minutes from kickoff.
7.25pmThe visitors will be looking to Juan Arango for goals this evening. The Venezuelan has eight goals this season, and netted a sensational lob from the sideline just inside the Mainz half last weekend.
7.19pmAccording to the latest weather reports, it's -3°C at the Allianz Arena tonight!
7.16pmThomas Muller and Mario Mandzukic will also be key for the home side tonight. The duo have each found the back of the net nine times this season.
7.14pmOne player who will be keen to impress in the Bayern lineup is Brazilian defender Dante. He moved from Monchengladbach to the Munich side earlier this year for a €5m transfer fee (around £4.6m).
7.10pmMonchengladbach are in reasonable form themselves. After a mixed start to the season, die Fohlen have only one loss in their last nine Bundesliga matches, and a win tonight would see them pushing for a Champions League place.
7.07pmBayern Munich have looked mighty so far this season. They have conceded just six goals in 16 games, and have lost only once.
BORUSSIA MONCHENGLADBACH STARTING XITer Stegen, Brouwers, Nordtveit, Wendt, Stranzl, Cigerci, Herrmann, Marx, Arango, Jantschke, Hanke
BAYERN MUNICH STARTING XINeuer, Dante, Boateng, Lahm, Ribery, Martinez, Alaba, Schweinsteiger, Kroos, Mandzukic, Muller
7.02pmLet's start by taking a look at the starting lineups...
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