Guardiola rues wasted first- half opportunities

Bayern Munich's wasted first-half opportunities were
costly in their 3-1 Bundesliga defeat to Borussia
Monchengladbach, says Pep Guardiola.

Pep Guardiola bemoaned Bayern Munich's inability to convert a
host of first-half chances after their 3-1 Bundesliga defeat at
Borussia Monchengladbach.

Yann Sommer made good saves from Thomas Muller and
Robert Lewandowski, before Kingsley Coman hit the woodwork
as the visitors controlled the opening period at Borussia Park.

However, Monchengladbach stunned Guardiola's men with
second-half goals from Oscar Wendt, Lars Stindl and Fabian
Johnson to register their second straight win over the Bavarian
giants.

The result represented the defending champions' first league
defeat of the season, having previously won 13 of their 14 top-
flight matches.

"We played a very strong first half and created plenty of
chances," Guardiola told a news conference. "Unfortunately we
couldn't find a goalscorer.

"After the [Monchengladbach] goals we lost our shape a little
bit."

The return of Franck Ribery after nine months out with an ankle
injury was a rare positive for Bayern on a dismal day, and the
winger found the net for a late consolation.

"We are pleased for him, that he is after the long injury available
again," added the Bayern coach.