Mohamed Zidan scored early in the game but Borussia Dortmund could not hold onto their lead to suffer a 3-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Egypt striker Zidan was very lively in the early stages and his efforts paid off after five minutes. He robbed the shaky Daniel van Buyten on the edge of the area and hit a right-footed shot that went in at the near post despite a late attempt from the Belgian defender to clear the danger. It is the third league goal for Zidan, who played a key role in helping Egypt win the African Cup of Nations last month, this season. Bayern piled on pressure to restore parity while Dortmund eased off after stunning the Allianz Arena crowd with an early goal. Dutch midfielder Mark van Bommel leveled the score on 21 minutes with a deflected shot.
Zidan scored Dortmund's only goal His compatriot Arjen Robben, who produced a superb performance, put Bayern ahead five minutes after the break with an easy tap in after a low cross from winger Franck Ribery. Towering striker Mario Gomez ensured the Bavarians' victory on 65 minutes with a cool finish after being fed by a neat pass from Ribery. Dortmund's Argentinean striker Lucas Barrios wasted some decent chances to narrow the gap. Zidan, a peripheral figure in the second half, was substituted in the 73rd minute, making way for Tamas Hajnal. Dortmund are fifth in the league table with 36 points, three behind fourth-placed Hamburg. Jurgen Klopp's side should finish at least fourth if they are to play in next season's Europa League.
