Benfica beats Bayern Munich 1-0 to take the top spot in Group C in the Club World Cup
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Andreas Schjelderup scored in the 13th minute to give Benfica a 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich on Tuesday, sending the Portuguese club to the top of Group C in the Club World Cup.
The loss dropped Bayern Munich to second place in the group. Boca Juniors was eliminated from contention by the result.
Bayern suffered its first loss of the tournament as it struggled to find a rhythm ahead of the knockout stages later this week.
The game was marked by high heat with temperatures reaching 97 degrees Fahrenheit (36 Celsius).
Key moment
Schjelderup's early goal changed the dynamic. Though insufficient, Bayern made an attacking effort that fell short against Benfica's organized defense, leaving the German champions unable to find an equalizer despite increased pressure in the second half.
Key stat
Bayern entered the game with only four of the players that started in their Friday night win over Boca Juniors. Despite using all five substitutions at halftime to introduce Harry Kane, Konrad Laimer, Joshua Kimmich, Michael Olise and Jonathan Tah, Bayern was unable to score.
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