Bayern back in business, says goal-scorer Robben
BERLIN, Jan 29, 2012 (AFP) – Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben said their 2-0 win over Wolfsburg settled a few nerves following their shock defeat at Moenchengladbach with both Schalke and Borussia Dor tmund hard on the leaders' heels.
Robben claimed Bayern's second goal on Saturday as a lob from Croatia forward Ivica Olic beat Wolfsburg goalkeeper Diego Benaglio and bounced up into Robben's stomach as it crossed the goalline in the 92nd minute.
Germany striker Mario Gomez had claimed his 17th goal of the season on 60 minutes to calm Bayern's nerves following their shock 3-1 defeat at Gladbach last weekend. Munich stay top of the table on goal difference, but both defending champions Dor tmund and Schalke picked up wins to draw level with Bayern on 40 points, though the Bavarians stay top on goal difference.
“Maybe it wasn't the best game from us, but we were aggressive today and now it all begins,” said the Dutchman. Bayern captain Philipp Lahm said it was impor tant his team had kept Wolfsburg goalless.
“The fact that we can play the better football is beyond question,” said Lahm.
“But we didn't score at the impor tant points of the game. In the first half we created three good scoring chances against a very defensive team. If you take the lead, the opponents normally cracks, but that isn't what happened.” “Never theless, we can be satisfied with a 2-0 at home, we kept them to zero. Things are alright.” Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes said his side are showing a lot of
potential in their play.