A first midweek game of the season for Roma saw them size up against a Bayern team they had comfortably beaten 5-0 in late January.

The first chance of the game fell for Gibbo on that usual right wing, he cut in well but was saved by a rushing Bayern keeper.

A few scrappy passages of play from both sides before Roma gave a way an early free kick. A shot from range which went comfortably wide but a small reminder to Roma that they needed to wake up.

Gibbo, down the right wing again, whipped in a ball across goal, the keeper fumbled and Caff almost got it across the line but for some last minute heroics from the keeper and out for a corner.

GOAL! Corner from Dan which took a huge deflection into the air and Riley rose highest to bury it into the back of the net. 1-0.

Roma pushed on and confidence was high. Gibbo was so unlucky one on one, keeper came flying out and done well consecutively to deny Lucas of his goal.

A loss of concentration allowed Bayern to find themselves through on goal, Ryan came flying back at pace and got a precious touch to stop the attack.

Bayern went through on goal again but for Connor with some great work at the back, holding strong to push the player out wide.

The next attack was built from the back and Scotty played an inch perfect through ball to find Riley who's first touch put him in a great position to slot away again, this time into the bottom corner. 2-0.!

After a few back and forth exchanges, Bayern played through their striker, who looked miles offside. The Bayern player done well to fire into the top corner, an unstoppable effort. 2-1.

Bayern were now on a bit of a high and pushing on. Caff, putting a big shift in on the left side, picked up the ball after great work by Connor on the edge of the Roma box. He flew down the wing, past 2 Bayern defenders and into the box, had his heels clipped, played on and the ball goes wide. A penalty would have beckoned but fair play for staying up and heading towards goal.

A routine corner to Bayern was sent into the box, Roma failed to clear and started to argue amongst themselves. Bayern landed with the ball and put it in the roof of the net. 2-2.

HT.

A quick start to the 2nd half saw Riley put through from a throw and almost get his hat trick. Hitting over from close range.

Roma fell behind after going 2 up.  Confusion at the back and Bayern punish. 2-3.

A shock to the system and the lads found themselves in an unusual position of losing a 2 goal lead. It was great to see some words of encouragement across the team as they pushed to get back in the game.

And that bit of positivity paid off soon later as it was back level. A combination of quick play between Caff, Dylan and Riley allowed Connor to dink the keeper for Caff to tap in. 3-3.

Riley won a free kick 10 yards outside the box and stepped up searching for his hat trick. It just didn't seem to be as he sent the ball over the bar.

Determined play by Dylan to recover the ball from a Bayern attack and release a great through ball, Gibbo latched on and, although the keeper saved the first, he made no mistake the 2nd time around. 4-3.!!!

A free kick in a promising position by Dylan rattled the bar and Bayern were lucky to not be 2 behind again.

A late flurry of Bayern attacks over the top saw Foley win 3 aerial duels, whilst Alfie was sweeping up anything that came from it.

The final action of the night went to Bayern as they went through on goal. Stevie came rushing of his line and saved well at the edge of his box, with Connor clearing the danger.

Full time 4-3.

Riley retains his MOTM for his well taken brace and all around performance.