Three reasons why Hoffenheim beat Bayern Munich 2-1 | Bundesliga 2019-20

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Sargis Adamyan celebrates in what was a memorable afternoon on his first league start
Sargis Adamyan celebrates in what was a memorable afternoon on his first league start

#1 Hoffenheim's game plan executed to perfection

Hoffenheim players celebrate their second goal during a memorable win
Hoffenheim players celebrate their second goal during a memorable win

Hoffenheim had only won one league game this season prior to kick-off, so you could excuse the limited optimism surrounding their chances of securing a positive result on this occasion.

However, they were ruthlessly clinical with their chances and made Bayern pay for their wasteful nature in the final third - soaking up pressure well and hitting their hosts on the counter-attack to devastating effect with intricate moves around the area.

For their first goal, Tolisso attempted to do too much in possession and relinquished it, owing to the pressure and an important interception from Sebastian Rudy in midfield. Dennis Geiger's clever pass was met by Adamyan, who squeezed home the opener at Neuer's near post.

Second-half substitute Havard Nordtveit pounced on Joshua Kimmich's lofted pass into Philippe Coutinho, won the ball and advanced up the pitch with runners in support. Robert Skov fizzed a low cross into Adamyan, who made no mistake from just inside the box.

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