Bayern president Herbert Hainer was awed by Harry Kane's penalty heroics after the England captain scored twice against Werder Bremen.
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Bayern beat Bremen 3-0Kane converted twice from 12 yardsSet a unique Bundesliga record with his penaltiesFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The first half of the contest at the Allianz Arena was relatively uneventful, though Kane and Jamal Musiala both had opportunities to break the deadlock. However, 10 minutes into the second half, Bayern were awarded a penalty after Anthony Jung handled the ball inside the box. Kane stepped up with confidence and dispatched his spot-kick with precision, giving Bayern the advantage.
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As the match neared its conclusion, Bayern were awarded another penalty in stoppage time when Jung fouled Musiala inside the area. Once again, Kane made no mistake, coolly slotting home his 12th penalty goal of the season, ensuring a comfortable 3-0 win for the defending Bundesliga champions, with Leroy Sane scoring another.
WHAT HAINER SAID
Following the match, Bayern’s president Hainer was full of admiration for Kane's consistency from the spot, emphasizing his ability to convert penalties with remarkable precision.
"That's a quality he has. I don't know anyone who converts penalties quite like he does," he said.
Bayern’s head coach Vincent Kompany also acknowledged Kane’s influence, emphasizing that his penalty success is not merely down to talent but the result of dedicated training and preparation.
“I see what Harry does – not just in matches, but also in training. It's no coincidence. There's a lot of work behind it,” the Belgian said.
DID YOU KNOW?
Kane's latest brace added to his incredible goal tally, setting a new Bundesliga milestone. The 31-year-old became the first player in 25 years to score nine penalties in a single Bundesliga season – a record previously achieved by Jörg Butt in the 1999-2000 campaign. The only player to have scored more penalties in a single Bundesliga season remains Paul Breitner, who netted 10 during the 1980-81 campaign.