"When Bayern Munich scored its opening goal in last Friday's 4-0 win over SV Werder Bremen, Luis Díaz threw his arms up in jubilation - and he appeared to be the goal-scorer. After all, the ball had bounced off of him and into the back of the net. But when the dust settled, Bayern center-back Jonathan Tah had the credit. Deservedly, too, as it was Tah's slick backheel that created the result more than anything."
"Díaz himself seems to agree with the stat recording. "My teammate was more intentional in what he wanted to do; he made the gesture to score the goal," Díaz explained in post-match comments captured by El País Cali, via @iMiaSanMia. "The ball then hit my leg without intention and went in. In the end it was a goal and it was important for us to take the lead. I'm happy to help the team.""
Bayern Munich routed Werder Bremen 4-0 at home, controlling the match from start to finish. Jonathan Tah received credit for the opening goal after his slick backheel created a chance that deflected off Luis Díaz and into the net. Díaz acknowledged Tah's intentional gesture and said the ball hit his leg unintentionally before crossing the line. Joshua Kimmich missed the game due to illness, leading to Tom Bischof and Leon Goretzka starting in central midfield. Werder Bremen struggled to match Bayern's intensity and rarely threatened. Match highlights, substitutions, and postgame analysis were provided on the Bavarian Podcast Works postgame show.
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