Neuer Owns Up After Record Nine-Second Goal in Bayern Draw
Manuel Neuer accepted responsibility after Bayern Munich were held to a 2-2 derby draw by Augsburg, having conceded inside nine seconds after a rare mistake from the Germany goalkeeper. The goal is the fastest ever allowed in Bundesliga history.
Neuer lost control of the ball after taking a heavy touch in his own penalty area, giving Robin Fellhauer the opportunity to dispossess him and roll the finish into an unguarded net. Bayern were behind almost immediately, but the veteran insisted there was still ample time for his side to recover.
“The first goal we conceded was a silly mistake by me,” Neuer said afterwards. “Not many of us have had a game like today.”
Bayern did respond, with Ismael Saibari and substitute Nathaniel Brown finding the net to overturn the early deficit. Yet Augsburg retained their threat and Rodrigo Ribeiro scored in the second half to secure a point for the visitors. Neuer had initially kept out an effort from Calvin Brackelmann, but Ribeiro reacted to the rebound.
The match was also marked by Bayern goals that did not stand, with tight offside decisions frustrating the home side as they pursued a winner. Neuer felt his team had created sufficient opportunities to take all three points despite the chaotic opening.
“It was strange that we scored so many goals that were then ruled out,” he said. “I still had hope, because it was the first minute. The chance we could still turn the game around is big. I think we had the chances but just didn’t take them. There was a bit of bad luck with the tight offsides.”
Vincent Kompany’s squad now have little time to dwell on the result. Bayern return to Champions League action on Tuesday against Viking, when Neuer and his teammates will aim for an immediate response.
