Phaphazela Bayern Munich booked a place in the next stage of the PIB MTG and Black Leopards KO Competition by beating Barcelona FC 6-5 at the Tshifulanani Stadium on Sunday.

Takuwani Ramabulana of Barcelona was the first player to be reprimanded with a card. He was booked for a late tackle on Musa Mabasa. Godfrey Mahunguri of Bayern Munich was tackled from behind within the box and the referee, Mr Patrick Mashamba, awarded them a penalty. The players of Barcelona were not happy with the referee’s decision to award Bayern a penalty.

Ephraim Bilankulu scored from the white spot. Barcelona retaliated in the 19th minute. They were awarded a free kick just outside the box. France Mololo scored from the free kick. Barcelona, however, took the lead two minutes later. France Moloto was on target again after unleashing from the edge of the box.

Godfrey Mahunguri then scored, following a neat pass from Conwell Rikhotso, making the score 2-2 at the break.

Barcelona were reduced to 10 men early in the last half. Ishmael Mathebula was given his marching orders for protesting against the referee’s decision. Rendani scored the third goal for Barcelona with a header in the 64th minute, following a square pass from Thembi Moyane. Bayern Munich found the equaliser nine minutes towards the end of the game. Godfrey Mahunguri headed home after a corner kick.

The winner was determined through a penalty shoot-out, as the full time score was 3-3. Bayern Munich converted three while Barcelona scored with only two of their five chances.