Bayern Munich secured a crucial win over Boca Juniors, thanks in part to captain Harry Kane’s contributions, to reach the knockout stages of the Club World Cup. The English striker opened the scoring on 18 minutes with a close-range goal before Miguel Merentiel equalized for Boca just before halftime.
Kane then played a key role in Bayern’s win, creating opportunities that led to Michael Olise’s late winner from the edge of the area. The victory ensured a top spot finish for Vincent Kompany’s team, securing them a potential last-16 meeting with Chelsea if the Blues advance.
However, Bayern will face concern over an injury to Germany international Jamal Musiala, who limped off 25 minutes into the second half. Boca had ended a run of nine consecutive unbeaten games for South American teams but still hold a slim chance of progression.
The win marked a significant turning point in the revamped competition, with Benfica also securing a crucial victory over Auckland City on Friday to further tighten the group’s standings.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/c9940p3rzy0t