Late drama in Berlin as Kane steps up
In a pulsating Bundesliga showdown, Bayern Munich escaped with a late point against Union Berlin, crowning a game that threatened to derail their perfect start to the season. The star turn came not from a crackling volley or a curled finish in stoppage time, but from a moment of goalkeeping misfortune by Manuel Neuer that opened the door for Harry Kane to rescue a result for the visitors.
Neuer’s error and Kane’s composed finish
The game began with Union Berlin pressing high and chasing a scalp that would puncture Bayern’s early-season aura. The hosts looked the more dangerous side, and a first-half effort that teetered on the edge of the goal line momentarily hinted at an upset. However, it was a moment in the second half that changed the dynamic: Neuer, normally the bedrock of Bayern’s backline, misjudged a routine clearance, gifting Kane a golden chance from close range. Kane did not fail. With calm assurance, the England captain tucked the ball away, turning what could have been a costly mistake for Bayern into a pivotal equaliser.
Union Berlin push and Kompany’s unbeaten run ends
Union Berlin had docked momentum and momentum again, pressing for a breakthrough and keeping Bayern under sustained pressure as the clock wound down. But a sharp, well-drilled Bayern side looked to weather the storm, and Kane’s goal snatched a point that preserves their unbeaten run to date. The draw also signalled the end of Vincent Kompany’s perfectly clean record at Union, a fixture that had seen his team begin the season with maximum points in their opening matches. The Belgian manager, renowned for his defensive organisation, watched as the 100% start dissolved in a moment of misfortune for Neuer and late heroics from Kane.
What it means for Bayern and the Bundesliga race
The result maintains Bayern’s status as contenders in a tight title race, while also underscoring the danger teams face when playing against Union Berlin’s compact style and relentless energy. For Kane, the goal added another chapter to his early impact in Munich, adapting quickly to a new league and a new tactical system under a familiar, well-drilled coaching framework. For Union Berlin, the feeling will likely be mixed—pushed to a draw at home but seeing a performance packed with intent that should buoy them in remaining fixtures this season.
Key stats and takeaways
- Manuel Neuer’s error leads to Kane’s equaliser, a turning point in the match.
- Union Berlin maintained pressure for much of the game, failing to convert chances into a win.
- Kane’s late strike illustrates his adaptability and continued goal threat in a new league.
- The result ends Vincent Kompany’s 100% start as Union Berlin manager, a rare wobble for an ambitious side.
Looking ahead
Next up, Bayern will look to harness the momentum from a hard-fought draw as they pursue domestic success and potential European challenges. For Union Berlin, frustration at dropping points at home should fuel renewed focus on converting chances and maintaining their high-press approach against the league’s heavyweights.
