Bayern beats Evergrande to reach Club World Cup final

Guangzhou Evergrande's goalkeeper Zeng Cheng concedes a goal to Bayern Munich during their FIFA Club World Cup soccer match at Agadir Stadium in Agadir December 17, 2013. [Photo/Agencies]

Bayern Munich outclassed Guangzhou Evergrande 3-0 to reach the final at FIFA Club World Cup on Tuesday.

Franck Ribery's left-footed shot, Mario Mandzukic's diving- header and Mario Goetze's driving shot helped the reigning German and European champions ease past the Asian Champions League winners.

Guangzhou, the first-ever Chinese club appearing in this tournament, had to fight for the third-place of the tournament against the defeated side of the other semi-final between Raja Casablanca and Atletico Mineiro.

Marcello Lippi's side was suppressed with little space to stand foothold in the midfield and felt lucky with clean sheet after 40 minutes when Thiago and Toni Kroos's shots were denied by the woodwork.

Lippi: A big difference between Bayern and other teams

Marcello Lippi said Bayern Munich were above all the other teams at Club World Cup after his side Guangzhou Evergrande were outclassed 3-0 in the semi-final on Thuesday.

Franck Ribery's left-footed shot, Mario Mandzukic's diving header and Mario Goetze's driving shot helped the reigning German and European champions ease past the Asian Champions League winners.Franck Ribery, who made up the three-man shortlist for FIFA's best player of the year, sent his left-footed low shot to the far corner after Chinese defenders failed to clear the rebound out of the box.  Full story