Harry Kane Between Bayern Munich Qualifies For The Round Of 16 Of The Champions League
JAKARTA - Harry Kane's two goals in the last minute brought Bayern Munich advanced to the last 16 of the Champions League after beating Galatasaray 2-1, at Staion Alianz, Munich, Thursday 9 November WIB.
After the first half passed goalless, Bayern seemed tireless against Galatasaray. Kane and Leroy Sane continued to test goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's toughness, but Galatasaray remained firm for up to 10 minutes before the match ended.
Finally in the 80th minute the hosts picked up as Kane scored two goals in the last 10 minutes. The German giant finally defended victory even thoughbakambu scored in injury time for the visitors.
Bayern also advanced to the round of 16 thanks to their success in winning all four matches in Group A. While this defeat put Galatasaray in third place in the standings.
During this match, Bayern had more chances to score. The hosts carried out attacks through raw Sane and Kane also fired several times from outside the penalty box, but Muslera managed to thwart it.
The goalkeeper took action again, blocking Sane's efforts in a one-on-one situation and the other Bayern attacks were also successfully dismissed by the goalkeeper. Including thwarting midfielder KINGsley Coman's efforts in good cooperation with young striker Jamal Musiala.
Bayern were also forced to make early changes when Musiala was pulled out in the 40th minute due to injury. Thomas Muller finally replaced him, to keep Bayern's attack on Galatasaray consistent. Instead, the visitors also produced opportunities through Mauro Icardi which goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was able to ward off.
The hosts had a great chance to take a seven-minute lead after a break when Coman's good pass was hit by Leon Goretzka and Kane came to welcome him at the far post, but the ball hit the post.
Meanwhile, the guest's tium also had a chance through Baris Alper Yilmaz who almost scored with his header soaring over the crossbar.
Kane finally opened the deadlock in the 80th minute after Kimmich's great free-kick was met by the England captain, who jumped high to head in the ball. Although initially disallowed for offside, the goal was finally declared legit after the referee checked VAR.
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Kane took his second goal six minutes later after a brilliant attack that Muller started shipping the ball to Mathys Tel on the left and his low pass allowed Kane to score his 19th goal with Bayern in his club's 15th appearance.
Bayern almost added a third goal when Serge Gnabry's ball was met by Muller, but his shot was not on target.
Guests scored a three-minute reply in injury time thanks to a good pass from Sergio Oliveira to Bakambu, which saw a good move cutting to the right and firing the ball into the bottom corner of the Munich goal.