Posted on 08/31/2013 12:18:55 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
Sports More: Bayern Munich Chelsea F.C. Soccer Goal Bayern Munich Wins The Super Cup With A Dramatic Last-Second Goal Cork Gaines Aug. 30, 2013, 5:39 PM 1,969 6
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Bayern Munich beat Chelsea in the Super Cup, 5-4 on penalty kicks. But Bayern would have never made it to the penalty kicks if not for a dramatic goal in extra time by Javi Martinez with just seconds remaining.
It looked like Chelsea was going to win the Super Cup as they took a 2-1 lead in the third minute of extra time, despite being a man down. Chelsea played the final seven minutes of regulation and all of extra time with just ten men after Ramires picked up his second yellow card.
But a couple of deflections left Martinez wide open for an easy goal in the 120th minute. Then, after Bayern took a 5-4 lead on penalty kicks, Romelu Lukaku was stopped by Manuel Neuer and Bayern won the matchup between champions of the Champions League and the Europa League.
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Lampard devastated by Bayern defeat
Speaking to ITV1, Lampard said: "It's a bit hard to take. They're a great team. Frustrating really, but what can you say?
"If we put our minds to it, I think we're going to be very strong, very soon."
Pep Guardiola enjoyed his eighth win in his 16th dual against Jose Mourinho on Friday as Bayern Munich clinched the UEFA Super Cup against Chelsea after a dramatic penalty shoot-out.
Bayern Munich gained some revenge for the 2012 Champions League final defeat by Chelsea when they beat the Premier League club 5-4 on penalties after a thrilling UEFA Super Cup ended 2-2 at the end of extra-time on Friday.
‘él es el puto jefe, el puto amo’
Bayern's team captain Philipp Lahm lifts the trophy
Chelsea's David Luiz, from Brazil, right, comforts teammate Romelu Lukaku
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