Even though Kim Min-jae (28, Bayern Munich) scored the first goal of the season, he was taken as the main cause of the draw.
Bayern Munich drew 3-3 against Frankfurt in the sixth round of the 2024-2025 German Bundesliga at Deutsche Bank Parc in Frankfurt, Germany on the 7th (Korea time).
Since the season’s opening, Bayern has maintained its lead with 14 points (four wins and two draws) by securing six undefeated matches. However, the team had to swallow its disappointment as it lost all of its victory due to lost points in extra time in the second half.
Bayern started the day with a 4-2-3-1 formation. Harry Kane, Serge Gnabry-Thomas Müller-Michael Olise, Aleksandar Pavlovic-Jozoa Kimmich, Alfonso Davis-Kim Min-jae, Dayo Upamecano-Rafael Geheiro and Manuel Neuer were the starters.
Frankfurt faced off in a 4-4-2 formation. Hugo Ekittike – Omar Marmusi, Fares Scheibi – Hugo Larsson – Elis Skiri – Ansgar Knauv, Artur Teate – Robin Koch – Tuta – Rasmus Christensen, and Kaouang were among the first to appear.
Bayern got off to a good start. Kim Min-jae scored the first goal in the 14th minute of the first half. In the set-piece, Müller gave the ball back without being greedy. Kim Min-jae connected this with an accurate shot and scored his first goal of the season.
Frankfurt quickly turned the game around. Marmusi scored the equalizer with a low and fast shot on the counterattack in the 22nd minute of the first half. In the 35th minute of the first half, Marmusi once again beat Upamecano on the counterattack to break through the left side and pass to the other side. Ekittike, who received the ball, shook off Kim Min-jae, who was following him, shot, and scored an upset goal.
Bayern has taken the lead again. Upamecano scored in front of the goal in the 37th minute of the first half, making it 2-2. On top of that, Oliseh peeled off the defense from inside the box at the 8th minute of the second half and cut the net with a sharp left-footed shot. The score is 3-2.
Bayern, however, allowed an equalizer just before the game ended. Again, the team failed to block Marmusi. Marmusi quickly scored on a counterattack opportunity in the fourth minute of extra time in the second half, penetrating Neuer once again. It was regrettable that Erik Dyer, who was substituted for Bayern, missed Marmusi. In the end, the fierce match ended with a 3-3 draw.
After the game, there were voices holding Kim responsible for missing the victory. Of course, it is not easy to expect a high evaluation as Kim failed to block three runs. However, criticism that Kim Min-jae is to blame the most is unfair.
Gehairu failed to match the line in the first loss scene, and Upamecano had a one-on-one hole to Marmusi in the second loss scene. When conceding the final equalizer, Kim Min-jae jumped out and hit the ball in the head, but Dyer vaguely positioned himself and failed to stop Marmusi from penetrating. It is hard to blame Kim for all three goals.
Nevertheless, German “Avent Zeitung” gave Kim five points, the lowest score in Bayern, and picked him as the “worst.” Given that Upamecano also received four points, and Kane, who failed to show his presence, also received four points, the harsh criticism is hard to understand. 안전놀이터
Avent Zeitung pointed out that Kim Min-jae was always late in defense. “I formed the center defense once again with Uphamecano. I scored on Müller’s pass from a corner kick, making my first goal of the season,” the media said. “However, I was uncertain in defense. He was too late in the first and second lost points. Even in the last lost point, the timing was wrong. He took a step back.”
Of course, some German media gave different evaluations. TZ and RAN gave Kim three points, which is a comfortable rating. TZ said, “We did our best to counterattack, but sometimes we left the center too open. He provided an excuse by failing to win the competition right before the equalizer in the second half.”
“He kicked the ball from close range and celebrated his first goal of this season,” RAN said. “The unexpected equalizer caused difficulties in the defense’s teamwork. Otherwise, he was strong both on the ground and in the air. He is gaining confidence.”
“Spox” also gave Kim a low rating of four points, but admitted he was unlucky. The media outlet said, “I had nothing to do in the beginning. I scored the first goal with a careful finish on a corner kick. When the ball was lost, it was slightly unlucky as the intercepted ball was bounced back by the opponent. I was unable to do anything in the second loss. It was a very unfortunate header defense right before the final loss.”
