Mueller sparkles as Bayern go 11 points clear

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Bayern Munich’s Thomas Mueller (L) scores a goal with a penalty against Hannover 96’s goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler (R) during their German Bundesliga first division soccer match in Hanover, March 7, 2015. REUTERS Reuters: Thomas Mueller scored twice as Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich came from a goal down to beat Hanover 3-1 on Saturday and stretch their advantage at the top to 11 points after VfL Wolfsburg slumped to a 1-0 loss at Augsburg. Bayern lacked their usual spark for the first hour, dominating possession but failing with the final ball on several occasions. The hosts stunned Bayern with a lightning quick break as Hiroshi Kiyotake converted from close range in the 25th minute. Xabi Alonso, however, levelled three minutes later with his second goal of the season, whipping a right-footed free kick over the wall and into the net. The Bavarians, who host Shakhtar Donetsk in their Champions League last-16 second leg next week, needed another set piece to take the lead with Mueller scoring a controversial penalty after Robert Lewandowski was adjudged to have been fouled. There was nothing controversial about his second goal of the afternoon, however, with the Germany international rising to head in a pinpoint Franck Ribery cross. Bayern move up to 61 points with Wolfsburg on 50 after their first defeat in 12 league games.