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Bayern clings on
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7:20 PM EDT, Wed March 13, 2013
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Gem from Giroud —
Olivier Giroud gave Arsenal the perfect start when he slammed home from close-range after Theo Walcott had got in behind the Bayern defense. Following a 3-1 defeat in the first leg, Arsenal needed a fast start and it got it.
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Rocking Robben —
Arjen Robben was a constant danger to the Arsenal defense and kept the visiting players busy as Bayern looked for an equalizer.
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Red mist —
Bayern, which is 20 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga, had not suffered a defeat since October 28 in any competition. Its frustration was clear to see with striker Mario Mandzukic aggrieved with his side's showing.
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Twist in the tale —
With just four minutes of normal time remaining, Arsenal grabs its second goal to set up a thrilling finale thanks to Laurent Koscielny's header. The Frenchman headed home to leave Bayern clinging on.
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Bayern breathe —
Bayern Munich duo Philipp Lahm and Thomas Muller look relieved after the 2-0 home defeat, a result which takes the German side through on away goals following a 3-3 overall draw.
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Malaga mission —
Malaga's Javier Saviola goes up against Porto's Alex Sandro with the Spanish club aiming to overturn a one-goal deficit from the first leg.
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Inspirational Isco —
Just two minutes before the break, Malaga made the breakthrough when talented midfielder Isco collected Manuel Iturra's pass and fired an unstoppable effort into the top corner.
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Santa's presents —
Substitute Roque Santa Cruz netted a 77th minute winner to make it 2-0 on the night and send Malaga through 2-1 on aggregate.
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Party time —
Malaga's players celebrate at the final whistle following the 2-0 win over Porto -- a result which secured a 2-1 aggregate victory overall and its place in the quarterfinals for the first time in its history.