By Daily Sports Nigeria on June 21, 2025
England captain Harry Kane had a hand in both goals to help Bayern Munich beat Boca Juniors and become the first team to reach the Club World Cup knockout stages.
Striker Kane opened the scoring on 18 minutes by stroking home from 10 yards, before Miguel Merentiel converted a delightful equaliser in the second half.
With six minutes remaining, Kane poked the ball into the path of former Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise, who netted the winner with a cool, side-footed finish from the edge of the area.
A point for Vincent Kompany's side in the final group game against Benfica will guarantee top spot and a possible last-16 meeting with Chelsea - if the Blues progress in second place.
Enzo Maresca's side are currently second after their 3-1 defeat by Flamengo on Friday.
"Big performance from the guys," superior player of the match Kane told Dazn. "We knew it wasn't going to be easy and we knew we were coming into a hostile environment. It is great to get the goal and qualify.
"It is a massive tournament, playing against the best teams in the world, but it is us against us, that is the mindset and we have to compete at our best level. So far, so good."
Bayern, however, will be concerned by an injury suffered by Germany international Jamal Musiala, who limped off 25 minutes after appearing as a second-half substitute.
Defeat for Boca ended a run of nine unbeaten games for South American sides in this revamped competition but the Argentine giants still have a chance of progressing if Benfica lose to Bayern and they overturn a seven-goal swing.
In the group's other game on Friday, Portuguese side Benfica thrashed Auckland City 6-0 and the New Zealand part-timers are out after conceding 16 goals in their opening two games.
Source BBC Sports
Posted June 21, 2025
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