Bayern proceeds to next round of DFB Pokal after Hamburger SV defeat

Bayern munich have reserved a seat in next round's DFB Pokal. The German reds were able to get a seat in the next round of the competition after winning in Hamburger SV's Imtech Arena. The guests took the lead only seven minutes into the start of the game after defender Heiko Westermann's back pass for goal keeper Jaroslav Drobny was anticipated by Thomas Muller, who snatched the pass before it could reach the keeper and passed it to Robert Lewandowski, who put Bayern in front, scoring his first goal in the contest. A long shot fired by David Alaba put Bayern ahead of their opponents by two goals just one minute before the half-time whistle. Just eleven minutes into the start of the second half Frank Ribery, makes it 3 - 0 before Pierre-Michel Lasogga, gets a ball into Manuel Neuer's net decreasing the gap to 3 - 1. Giving Bayern a win that qualifies them to the next round as the dinosaurs continue their failure. This victory brings Bayern back to the winning rhythm after 0 - 0 draw with Borussia Moenchengladbach ahead of their fixture against Borussia Dortmund in Round 10 of the Bundesliga on Saturday.

Celebration injury brings end to young footballer's life

An Indian footballer has lost his life after suffering from a celebration injury. Peter Biaksangzuala, aged 23, was taken to hospital last Tuesday after he damaged his spinal chord while celebrating an equalizer scored in the 62nd minute. The defensive midfielder spent five days at hospital where he underwent a spine surgery. Bethlehem Vengthlang's number 21 lost his life despite attempts made for his survival on Sunday, the 20th of October 2014. His coach described him as "well-mannered", someone who maintained his discipline on and off the pitch. A charity match is being planned in the player's memory. His club has retired the number 21 which was worn by the deceased footballer prior to his death.