Kane stars in 4-2 win to send Bayern past Flamengo
England captain Harry Kane reached a career milestone by scoring his 40th and 41st goals of the season as Bayern Munich defeated Flamengo 4-2 in an electrifying Club World Cup round of 16 clash. The victory sends the German giants through to the quarter-finals where they'll face European champions Paris Saint-Germain.
Match Highlights
The game started explosively with Bayern taking control early:
- 6th minute: Erick Pulgar's unfortunate own goal from Joshua Kimmich's corner put Bayern ahead
- 9th minute: Kane doubled the lead with a powerful low drive after Dayot Upamecano's interception
- 33rd minute: Gerson's fierce strike gave Flamengo hope before halftime
- 45th minute: Leon Goretzka restored Bayern's two-goal cushion with a long-range effort
- 52nd minute: Jorginho converted a penalty after Michael Olise's handball
- 72nd minute: Kane sealed the victory with his second goal of the match
Key Performances
Harry Kane was the standout performer, reaching two significant milestones:
- Broke the 40-goal barrier for the second consecutive season
- Scored his third goal of the tournament with clinical finishing
The match proved disappointing for Erick Pulgar, whose night included:
- An early own goal
- A yellow card for a rash challenge on Kane
- A first-half injury requiring stretcher assistance
Notable Statistics
- Bayern Munich have now scored 154 goals across all competitions this season
- Flamengo conceded 4 goals after allowing just 5 in their previous 11 matches
- This was Flamengo's first defeat after an 11-match unbeaten run
What's Next
Bayern Munich will face Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals on Saturday, 5 July (17:00 BST) in Atlanta.
Flamengo, currently leading the Brazilian Serie A, return to league action against Santos on Thursday, 17 July (01:30 BST).
