It was his fifth goal in his last four European outings for a career journeyman who has played at seven clubs, and came after he’d scored crucial goals in both legs against Manchester United in the quarterfinals.
Olic described his performance as “the best game of my career.” Bayern will need him to continue his scoring run against either Inter Milan or Barcelona in the May 22 final in Madrid.
“I thought my game against Manchester United was (the best), but this one is,” better, Olic said. “I can’t find the words to express how happy I am. Scoring three goals in such a game is outstanding.”
Bayern has won the European title four times, but not since it beat Valencia in a penalty shootout in 2001.
Olic has been a revelation in the latter stages of this season’s competition. He scored in injury time to give Bayern a 2-1 home win against Manchester United, and then grabbed a crucial goal just before halftime at Old Trafford when United led 3-0 and seemed bound for the semifinals.
During his time as coach of Ajax and the Netherlands national team, Bayern’s boss Louis van Gaal worked with strikers such as Patrick Kluivert and Ruud van Nistelrooy. Kluivert stood out for his skill, mobility and flair; Van Nistelrooy for his ruthless finishing. But Olic has impressed van Gaal with his work ethic.
0 comments: on "Olic peaking at just the right time for Bayern"
Post a Comment