Ajkson
04-10-2008, 02:03 PM
THE UEFA UP 2007/2008 Q-final(2nd Leg) #2
Getafe v. Bayern Munich
Both teams began their Cup campaign in the 1st KO Round where Bayern Munich disposed of Portuguese side Belenenses on a 3-0 aggregate whilst Getafe had a tough time overcoming Dutch side FC Twente Enschede by the away goal rule after the sides tied on a 3-3 aggregate.
The two teams did very well in the Group stage with Getafe topping Group G with 9 points whilst Bayern scored 8 points to top Group F. There is no denying that Bayern had the easier tasks whilst Getafe had to contend against the likes of Tottenham and Anderlecht.
In the 3rd KO Round, Getafe accounted for AEK Athens quite easily wining the tie with a 4-1 aggregate whilst Bayern finished off Aberdeen with a 7-3 aggregate. Both teams continued their excellent runs in the Cup race with Bayern ousting Anderlecht with a 6-2 aggregate whilst Getafe beat Benfica 3-1.
The two teams met at the Allianz Arena where the Germans were expected to make it a easy win over their Spanish visitors but their poor finish and a late goal by Getafe's Cosmin Contra had the score level at 1-1. Such an away result normally suggests that the home side will most likely beat the visiting team this time around.
But that is unlikely and rightfully the bookies have made the visitors the favorites to win this match here at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez. To begin with the Germans are a classier side and it had been their lackadaisical approach to that home match that caused them to concede that late goal. Secondly the home side will be without a number of key players. Mario and Pablo Hernandez are out with injury whilst Cata Diaz will most probably join them on the sideline. Likewise, Granero will sit out of this match as he is suspended.
Though Getafe have been doing very well in the Cup matches they have been mediocre in their domestic league of late. They have failed to win in their last 3 matches with only a draw.
A very close match but exposure and experience favor the visitors who will be guided by the wily Ottmar Hitzfeld to win this match and proceed to the next round!
Getafe v. Bayern Munich
Both teams began their Cup campaign in the 1st KO Round where Bayern Munich disposed of Portuguese side Belenenses on a 3-0 aggregate whilst Getafe had a tough time overcoming Dutch side FC Twente Enschede by the away goal rule after the sides tied on a 3-3 aggregate.
The two teams did very well in the Group stage with Getafe topping Group G with 9 points whilst Bayern scored 8 points to top Group F. There is no denying that Bayern had the easier tasks whilst Getafe had to contend against the likes of Tottenham and Anderlecht.
In the 3rd KO Round, Getafe accounted for AEK Athens quite easily wining the tie with a 4-1 aggregate whilst Bayern finished off Aberdeen with a 7-3 aggregate. Both teams continued their excellent runs in the Cup race with Bayern ousting Anderlecht with a 6-2 aggregate whilst Getafe beat Benfica 3-1.
The two teams met at the Allianz Arena where the Germans were expected to make it a easy win over their Spanish visitors but their poor finish and a late goal by Getafe's Cosmin Contra had the score level at 1-1. Such an away result normally suggests that the home side will most likely beat the visiting team this time around.
But that is unlikely and rightfully the bookies have made the visitors the favorites to win this match here at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez. To begin with the Germans are a classier side and it had been their lackadaisical approach to that home match that caused them to concede that late goal. Secondly the home side will be without a number of key players. Mario and Pablo Hernandez are out with injury whilst Cata Diaz will most probably join them on the sideline. Likewise, Granero will sit out of this match as he is suspended.
Though Getafe have been doing very well in the Cup matches they have been mediocre in their domestic league of late. They have failed to win in their last 3 matches with only a draw.
A very close match but exposure and experience favor the visitors who will be guided by the wily Ottmar Hitzfeld to win this match and proceed to the next round!