BOCHUM, Dec 12: Bayern Munich extended its lead in the Bundesliga to six points after Jamal Musiala scored in a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Mainz and Borussia Dortmund was held by local rival Bochum to 1-1 on Saturday.
Karim Onisiwo headed Mainz into a surprise lead in the 22nd minute in a stadium empty because of coronavirus restrictions, but Kingsley Coman evened the score for Bayern just after the break. The 18-year-old Musiala earned Bayern the win with his sixth goal of the season in the 74th.
Bayern’s win restored a commanding lead in its pursuit of a 10th consecutive Bundesliga title.
In Dortmund’s game at Bochum, referee Matthias Jöllenbeck immediately pointed to the spot when Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel rushed out to intercept Christopher Antwi-Adjei shortly before halftime and sent the winger flying. Sebastian Polter converted the spot kick.
Julian Brandt finally salvaged a draw in the 85th off a cross from Haaland.
Leipzig had a winning start to life under new coach Domenico Tedesco with a 4-1 win over struggling Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol opened the scoring for Leipzig off a free kick from Angelino in the 22nd – his first goal since moving to Leipzig – and forward Andre Silva doubled the advantage 11 minutes later. Ramy Bensebaini gave Gladbach brief hope of a comeback with a goal in the 88th but Christopher Nkunku and Benjamin Henrichs each scored for Leipzig in added time. (AP)
