Late Header from Kane Salvages Draw for Bayern Munich Against Unión Berlin
BERLIN – A dramatic late header from Harry Kane secured a 1-1 draw for Bayern Munich against Unión Berlin on Saturday, rescuing a point in a match where Colombian winger Luis Díaz played a key role. Despite dominating possession, Bayern struggled to break down a resilient unión Berlin side, ultimately needing Kane’s 87th-minute goal to avoid defeat.
The result marks a setback for Bayern Munich in thier pursuit of the Bundesliga title,leaving them behind early leaders. The draw underscores the challenges facing new manager Vincent Kompany as he integrates a revamped squad, while Unión Berlin will be pleased with a hard-fought point against one of Germany’s giants. This match highlights the increasing competitiveness of the Bundesliga and the difficulty of securing victories even for traditionally dominant teams.
Díaz opened the scoring in the 36th minute, skillfully escaping the marking of Haberer before confidently finishing the chance.However, Unión Berlin responded twice through defender Danilho Doekhi, both goals coming from set-piece situations. Doekhi first equalized in the first half, and then put Unión Berlin ahead again in the 83rd minute, capitalizing on a free kick following a clearance attempt by Kane.
Bayern struggled to create clear-cut opportunities throughout the second half despite controlling the ball. Kompany responded by substituting defender Stasinic for forward Nicholas Jackson in an attempt to bolster the attack. Ultimately, it was a cross from Tom Bishof that found Kane, who rose highest to head home and secure the draw.
Díaz’s performance was notable, with statistics from Sofascore highlighting his contributions to the match. The Colombian international demonstrated his attacking threat and ability to create chances, despite missing a clear possibility late in the first half following a sensational pass from Kane.
