Müller scores late in his starting lineup debut for Vancouver's win
Thomas Müller Secures 3-2 Win for Vancouver Whitecaps Against St. Louis City SC
In a thrilling encounter between St. Louis City SC and Vancouver Whitecaps, Thomas Müller emerged as the hero, scoring the winning goal in a 3-2 victory for his new team.
The match, played with high intensity and skill, saw Müller take on the role of captain and leader for Vancouver Whitecaps. He initiated many attacks and was often the target for passes during the game.
The first half of the match was eventful, with goals from Eduardo Lowe (14') and Ben White (45+4', a penalty kick) giving Vancouver Whitecaps a comfortable 2-0 lead. However, St. Louis City SC fought back, with João Klauss scoring in the 73rd minute and Daniel Ríos equalising in the 79th minute.
As the match headed towards the final whistle, the tension was palpable. The turning point came in the 94th minute when Referee Fotis Bazakos awarded a penalty to Vancouver Whitecaps after a lengthy video review. Müller stepped up to the spot and converted the penalty kick, securing the win for his team.
This was Müller's second penalty conversion for Vancouver Whitecaps, following his successful attempt in the first half's added time. His last penalty conversion was for Bayern Munich against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League in December 2020.
St. Louis City SC fielded several Bundesliga veterans in their starting lineup, including Marcel Hartel, Timo Baumgartl, and Roman Bürki. Alfredo Morales was among the substitutes for St. Louis City SC.
The coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps, where Müller now plays, is Jesper Sørensen. Müller had a half-hour appearance for Vancouver Whitecaps against Houston last Sunday, marking his first match for the team.
In the early stages of the match, Müller had a great scoring opportunity, but his header narrowly missed the target. Despite the missed opportunity, Müller's impact on the match was undeniable, as he led his team to a hard-fought victory.
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