Source: Xinhua
Editor: huaxia
2025-06-30 09:00:17
MIAMI, June 29 (Xinhua) -- Harry Kane struck twice as Bayern Munich progressed to the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-2 win over a spirited Flamengo on Sunday.
Leon Goretzka was also on target for the German side, which benefited from an Erick Pulgar own goal, while Gerson and Jorginho scored for Flamengo at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
The result means Bayern will face Paris Saint-Germain in Atlanta on Saturday for a place in the last four after the French and European champions trounced Inter Miami 4-0 earlier in the day.
Flamengo bows out after a combative display that saw it recover from a 2-0 deficit to briefly trouble the Bundesliga champions but ultimately fall short.
It took just six minutes for Bayern to go ahead as Pulgar nodded into his own net while attempting to clear a Joshua Kimmich corner.
Vincent Kompany's men doubled their advantage shortly after when the Brazilian giants lost possession in their own half and the ball fell to Kane, who took a touch before lashing a left-footed shot from distance that rebounded in off the post.
Despite the early deficit, Flamengo did not fold, and created its first clear chance when an unchecked Luiz Araujo forced a sharp save from Manuel Neuer.
Pulgar then had an attempt blocked, and Araujo volleyed wide before Gerson finally broke Bayern's resistance just after the half hour. The Brazil international pounced on a loose ball in the area to rifle in a first-time effort from 15 yards, leaving Neuer with no chance.
Just when Flamengo looked to be back in the contest, Bayern wrested back the momentum. Goretzka showed superb composure and skill as he intercepted a rushed defensive clearance with his chest before thumping a low 25-yard drive past Agustin Rossi.
Pulgar was fortunate not to be sent off on the stroke of halftime for a studs-up challenge on Harry Kane that earned him a yellow card and almost sparked a melee.
Flamengo emerged from the break with renewed energy as Jorginho, Gerson and Pulgar began to take control in midfield.
Filipe Luis' men were rewarded for their efforts in the 55th minute when Jorginho struck from the penalty spot after a Michael Olise handball.
It was no less than Flamengo deserved as the Rio de Janeiro-based side showed it could compete on equal footing with its more fancied opponent.
But Bayern pulled away again through Kane, who capitalized on another turnover in Flamengo's half to slot a low shot past Rossi after Kimmich's perfectly weighted pass. ■