Football singularity-Chapter 351 Shock

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Lukébakio controlled it with ease as he closed in on Neuer the sweeper keeper himself who was already charging towards him. The pressure the world-class Goalie exuded was definitely immense at that very moment however the striker remained composed. This time, his finish would not sail over the bar. Learning from his earlier mistake his shot was much more clinical as he unleashed a low and powerful carpet shot that beat Neuer’s outstretched legs.

The ball nestled itself into the far corner of the net. Hertha’s bench erupted in celebration as Lukébakio pumped his fists in the air, his teammates swarming him in jubilation. "Unbelievable!" Derek Rae exclaimed. "What a strike from Lukébakio! He had a point to prove, and he’s done it in style. We’ve got a game on our hands, folks."

Stewart Robson added, "Bayern were caught napping there, and you have to say Hertha’s counter-attack was brilliant. Grujić’s vision was spot-on, and Lukébakio made no mistake with the finish." The score was level at 1-1, and the Allianz Arena was buzzing with anticipation, as both teams seemed to raise the tempo. Bayern was now under pressure to respond, with Hertha proving they were not intimidated by their illustrious opponents.

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[60th Minute]

Bayern had begun to crank up the intensity, pushing Hertha back deep into their own half. The pressure was suffocating, but Hertha’s defence stood strong, blocking shot after shot. Just when it seemed like they were weathering the storm, Bayern found their breakthrough. Kimmich found himself in possession of the ball just inside the last third of the pitch.

The German playmaker once again showed his vision as he picked out Müller, who was lurking just outside the box the moment he escaped from his marker. With a sharp turn, the German world champion evaded Grujić’s challenge and threaded a ball through to Lewandowski, who was waiting just inside the 18-yard box. The striker received the ball only to feel a tackle from Rekik clipping his legs, not wasting this opportunity he immediately went down under the challenge.

"Penalty to Bayern!" Derek Rae shouted. "It looked soft, but the referee didn’t hesitate. Hertha have allowed Bayern to reclaim the lead."

"He’s gotta be more composed than that and he knows better than to risk a sloppy challenge on a striker of Lewandowski calibre," Stewart Robson noted as he analysed the replay which showcased the tackle from all angles. "No matter how soft the challenged 10/10 times a striker will go down if you tackle like that in the box."

The Hertha defenders protested, but it was clear that the decision had been made. Lewandowski placed the ball on the spot, and the Allianz Arena fell into a hushed silence. All eyes were on the Polish striker, one of the most lethal finishers in world football. He stepped back from the penalty spot, eyes locked on Jarstein, the tension in the air was palpable.

Bayern fans were on the edge of their seats, while Hertha’s defence stood in a wall of disbelief, hoping for a miracle. The whistle blew, and Lewandowski took his usual measured approach, his eyes narrowing in focus. With a stutter-step, he launched the ball with power and precision to the left side of the goal. Jarstein dove the wrong way, but even had he gone the right way, it wouldn’t have mattered. The ball slotted perfectly into the bottom corner.

"2-1 to Bayern!" Derek Rae announced, his voice rising with excitement. "Lewandowski does what he does best—cool under pressure. Hertha now has it all to do once more."

Stewart Robson added, "You can’t give a player like Lewandowski a chance like that. The way he dispatches penalties is clinical. Hertha will need to regroup quickly if they’re to keep themselves in this match." Bayern’s players celebrated the goal with arms raised and high-fives happy at their well-deserved lead.

[75th Minute]

Hertha was scrambling now, trying to stay organized in the face of Bayern’s relentless attacking pressure. Bayern had found their rhythm after the penalty, and they looked every bit like the champions they were. But just when it seemed like Hertha might crumble, they sparked to life again.

Mittelstädt had been given more space on the left wing as Bayern’s defence shifted to chase the ball. With a quick glance, he launched a pinpoint pass to Lukébakio, who was lurking near the edge of the box, his eyes glinting with determination.

Lukébakio controlled it with one touch, and then, before Pavard could close him down, he drilled a shot with his left foot. Neuer, who had been sharp all game, could only watch as the ball thundered past him. The entire Hertha bench erupted into sheer joy as Lukébakio took off running towards the corner flag, arms wide in triumph.

"Unbelievable! Lukébakio strikes again!" Derek Rae shouted, his voice almost breaking with excitement. "This is a young man on fire, and Bayern are being caught out at the back! We’ve got a whole new game on our hands."

Stewart Robson added, "What a finish! The composure, the power, everything about that goal screams quality. Bayern’s defence was caught flat-footed, and Hertha’s counter-attacking style is paying off today." The score was now 2-2, and the Allianz Arena had gone eerily quiet. Bayern’s players looked stunned, unsure of how to respond to the sudden surge of energy from their opponents.

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[80th minute]

Kovač on the sidelines seeing his team which was on paper the better team and had around 75% of the possession knew he couldn’t hesitate anymore. Looking at his bench he immediately made up his mind to call for his assistant coach to get ready to make some substitutions. Muller came off for Alphonso Davis allowing the young Canadian to make his Bundesliga debut taking up the left-back position pushing Kimich into the midfield.

Gnabry also made his exit for the Portuguese Renato Sanches who took over the left wing position. Seeing his opponent making changes Čović Hertha’s coach also made some changes. Lukébakio today’s hero came off for D. Selke, P. Skjelbred replaced O. Duda in the midfield and finally A. Esswein came on for V. Ibišević taking on the left striker position.

[85th Minute]

The tactical shifts on both sides had brought a new edge to the match. With both teams now playing with fresh legs, the intensity had reached a fever pitch. Bayern’s renewed attacking force with Davis and Sanches added pace and unpredictability, while Hertha’s substitutions brought in fresh energy and defensive solidity as they seemed content on taking a point from the Allianz Arena.

The stadium came alive with tension in the dying minutes, every pass, every tackle, became that much more intense. Both teams fought for every inch of yard on the field as Bayern found it hard to execute the chances they created. No opportunity went unchallenged as the Hertha players quit literally threw their bodies in the way of the shots.

[90th Minute]

The final moments of the match were a war of attrition. Bayern pushed forward relentlessly, knowing that they had to find a winner to avoid dropping points at home. With the ball pinging around in the middle of the pitch, Hertha’s defence was stretched thin. The Bavarians’ movement was slick, but the visitors had become masters of the last-ditch challenge, throwing themselves at every cross, blocking every shot.

Thiago Alcântara danced past Grujić on the edge of the box and squared a ball to Lewandowski, who had a clear sight of the goal. The Polish striker took a touch to set himself up for the shot, but in that instant, a Hertha defender—Klünter—came charging in, diving at Lewandowski’s feet and getting a crucial block on the shot. The Allianz Arena held its collective breath as the ball ricocheted to Kimmich, but Hertha’s defence was once again there to smother the danger.

"Hertha’s defending is heroic!" Derek Rae exclaimed. "How are they holding on against this relentless Bayern pressure? Unbelievable!"

Stewart Robson agreed, "That was world-class defending. Klünter’s block was absolutely crucial, and Hertha is throwing everything at Bayern now."

In the dying seconds, Bayern had one last chance, with a dangerous free-kick just outside the box after Mittelstädt’s foul on Sanches. The crowd stood in anticipation as Kimmich lined up the shot. With a swift strike, the ball sailed toward the top corner of the net—an unstoppable bullet that would surely seal the game. But Jarstein, with a leap of incredible reflexes, flung himself to his left and managed to get a strong hand on the ball, pushing it wide for a corner.

"Unreal! How did Jarstein do that? That’s world-class goalkeeping right there!" Derek Rae shouted, his voice filled with awe. "They needed a hero, and he rose to the occasion."

Stewart Robson added, "Bayern have done everything but score in these last few minutes, but Jarstein is the hero here."

As the corner was cleared by Hertha’s defence, the referee’s whistle blew for full-time, and the Allianz Arena, which was a majority Bayern fans felt disappointed at the final score. They had been so sure of their team’s victory earlier in the match so they were quite frustrated with the result. Hertha’s players collapsed to the ground in exhaustion, but their pride was clear—they had held Bayern to a draw on their home turf.

"Full-time here in Munich, and it ends 2-2," Derek Rae said, his voice tinged with amazement. "What a fight from Hertha, what a performance. Bayern will feel they’ve dropped points, but you have to give credit to this Hertha team. They came here with a plan, and they executed it perfectly."

Stewart Robson summed it up: "A hard-fought, dramatic contest. Hertha’s resilience, combined with some clinical finishing from Lukébakio, earned them a point here today. Bayern, though, will certainly be disappointed not to have claimed all three."

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To Be Continued...