Harry Kane Leads Bayern Munich to 2-1 Win Over Elversberg

September 14, 2026 | 07:23 am

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Harry Kane emerged as the hero in Bayern Munich's victory over Elversberg during Matchweek 3 of the 2026/27 German League season.

Die Roten secured a narrow 2-1 win in the match held at the Ursapharm Arena on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Kane scored the winning goal for Bayern in the 72nd minute. Earlier, Bayern had taken the lead through Lennart Karl, before Elversberg equalized via substitute Maurice Krattenmacher.

The victory moved Bayern to seven points from three matches, placing them fourth in the provisional standings.

Meanwhile, Elversberg sit in sixth place with six points, according to the official Bundesliga website as cited by Antara.

Bayern played aggressively from the opening whistle. Vincent Kompany's team dominated proceedings and consistently created chances against the Elversberg defense.

Bayern's pressure finally paid off in the 26th minute. Karl put the visitors ahead 1-0, firing home a shot after connecting with a pass from Kane.

Bayern maintained control of the game following the goal. However, no further goals were scored before halftime, and the 1-0 lead remained intact.

At the start of the second half, Bayern once again took the initiative in attack. However, it was Elversberg who managed to snatch an equalizer.

Krattenmacher, who had come on at the start of the second half, unleashed a shot from outside the penalty area that found the back of the Bayern net, leveling the score at 1-1.

The goal prompted Bayern to increase their intensity. Several substitutions were made to maintain energy levels and keep up the pressure on the hosts' defense.

These efforts bore fruit in the 72nd minute. Kane finally got his name on the scoresheet after receiving a pass from Aleksandar Pavlovic.

The English striker converted the chance to restore Bayern's lead to 2-1.

Elversberg pushed for an equalizer in the remaining minutes, but Bayern successfully held onto their lead until the final whistle.

Line-ups

Elversberg: Nicolas Kristof; Jan Gyamerah, Lukas Pinckert, Maximilian Rohr, Lasse Günther; Felix Keidel (Amara Conde 73'), ukasz Porba, Lukas Petkov (Luca Schnellbacher 83'), Francis Onyeka (Noah Darvich 11'), Cole Campbell (Maurice Krattenmacher 45'); David Mokwa (Noel Futkeu 73').

Bayern Munich: Jonas Urbig; Josip Staniši, Dayot Upamecano, Kim Min-jae, Nathaniel Brown (Alphonso Davies 65'); Tom Bischof (Joshua Kimmich 65'), Aleksandar Pavlovi; Lennart Karl (Jamal Musiala 65'), Ismael Saibari (Luis Diaz 65'), Michael Olise; Harry Kane.

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Read: Harry Kane Named Men's Footballer of the Year in Germany

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