Bayern Munich 10-0 Auckland City: German giants bruise Kiwi dreamers in grim mismatch

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On form: Coman scored two goals and assisted a third before he was hooked at half (REUTERS)
Bayern Munich's opening Club World Cup tie made for uncomfortable viewing as the 34-time German champions stamped out the star-crossed dreamers Auckland City.
The Kiwi contingent came into the tie as the Club World Cup's only amateur side, with many of their players having to take time away from work or school to play in the United States.
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They have considerable pedigree in the tournament despite their status, and are making their 12th appearance this summer, but will be very lucky to match their best-ever finish of third at the new-look tournament.
The tie was a clear David vs Goliath tale, but, speaking pre-match, club captain Mario Ilich confirmed that Auckland were daring to dream as they carried the flag for amateur footballers around the world.
Bayern, though, had no time for such fairytales as they embarked on a machinistic dismantling of the minnows. Fans were made to wait just six minutes for Kingsley Coman's opener, and the Bavarians did not let off the gas, romping to a ten-goal demolition job thanks in part to Jamal Musiala's second-half hat trick.
Bayern handed their fans a day to remember, and auckland a day to forget (AFP via Getty Images)
The onus had been on Vincent Kompany's side to avoid an embarrassing upset, and they made no mistake after the manager named a full-strength side.
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And, in a grim foreshadowing of the rout to come, Coman came close to opening the scoring with a powerful header after just a few minutes, though he was denied by the impressive Conor Tracey.
A corner followed, though, and brought with it the opener - Coman headed home at the second time of asking.
Sacha Boey added a second 12 minutes later. He had already lashed a pair of volleyed efforts high into the stands, but finally finished on target to double Bayern's advantage and trigger a run.
Michael Olise and Coman struck in quick succession, before the outgoing legend Thomas Muller dropped his man and tapped home from close range to make it five. Olise added a stunning curling effort in first-half injury time, increasing Auckland's deficit to an insurmountable six goals at half time.
Jamal Musiala completed his hat-trick 23 minutes after being introduced (AFP via Getty Images)
France teammates Olise and Coman were both hooked at half, denied their chances to push for hattricks, and on came the 17-year-old Lennart Karl for his Bayern debut. Just 45 minutes into the Club World Cup, the tournament was reduced to an opportunity to give youngsters a run-out.
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Whether Auckland rallied or Bayern wilted after the break can be debated, by the Kiwis battled to keep their opponents out for close to twenty minutes.
But the gates were reopened by Musiala, who had replaced the notably goalless Harry Kane, with 25 minutes remaining as he curled a tidy effort beyond Tracey from the edge of the box. He won and converted a penalty just a few minutes later to make eight.
With 80 minutes on the clock, Angus Kilkolly hit Auckland's first shot on target of the afternoon. It was an ambitious effort, low across the goal from 30 yards, but forced a routine save from Manuel Neuer, who was likely grateful to have something to do.
Musiala would soon remind Auckland of their place in the food chain, cutting out Tracey's pass and finishing to complete his hat-trick just 23 minutes after coming on, before Muller put the Bavarians into double-digits. Five minutes were added as Bayern chased an 11th, but they ultimately settled at ten.