Auckland City faced Bayern Munich in a strikingly one-sided opening match of the expanded Club World Cup, leading to a staggering scoreline of 10-0 in favor of Bayern. Despite successfully preventing Harry Kane from scoring, Auckland City was overwhelmed by their opponents, who registered 31 shots, 17 on target, and enjoyed 72% possession. This encounter raises concerns about the competitive balance in the tournament, as Auckland City, a part-time team, struggled against a top-tier club. Jamal Musiala starred for Bayern with a hat trick, while other teammates contributed with two goals each.
Auckland City managed to stop Harry Kane from scoring, but Bayern Munich's other players proved overwhelmingly prolific, netting 10 goals in a single match.
The match statistics showcased Bayern's dominance – they had 31 shots with 72% possession, highlighting the talent disparity in the expanded Club World Cup.
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