German giants Bayern Munich beat Argentina’s Boca Juniors 2-1 to seal progress at FIFA Membership World Cup.
Michael Olise’s 84th-minute purpose was sufficient to present Bayern Munich a 2-1 win over Boca Juniors in Miami Gardens, because the reigning German champions clinched a spot within the knockout section of the Membership World Cup.
After a scramble within the penalty space, Harry Kane despatched the ball again to Olise, who blasted a shot into the underside left nook of the web.
Boca had levelled Friday’s match within the 66th minute on a purpose from Miguel Merentiel after Kane gave Bayern a first-half lead.
Bayern (2-0-0, 6 factors) confronted a a lot stiffer check than of their Group C opener, a 10-0 rout of semi-pro Auckland Metropolis (0-2-0, 0 factors).
Boca Juniors (0-1-1, 1 level) nonetheless have an opportunity to advance, however they would wish to rout Auckland Metropolis on Tuesday in Nashville and have Benfica (1-0-1, 4 factors) lose to Bayern the identical day in Charlotte.
For Boca’s tying purpose, Alan Velasco delivered a go from midfield into house for Merentiel to chase.
Merentiel beat Bayern defender Jonathan Tah to the ball, then rounded defender Josip Stanisic earlier than firing a 12-yard, right-footed shot over the top of goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and into the web.
Bayern additionally produced a powerful purpose. Konrad Laimer fired an entry go to the centre of the Boca penalty space.
Kingsley Coman knocked the ball again to Kane, who took a heavy contact however nonetheless reached the ball in time to fireplace in a 12-yard shot together with his left foot.
