Harry Kane scored his second hat-trick of the season as Bayern Munich defeated Hoffenheim to continue their perfect start to the Bundesliga season. The 32-year-old England captain once again showed his class, helping Bayern win 4-1 after a tough first half.
The game began with Hoffenheim creating most of the early chances and putting Bayern under pressure. Manuel Neuer made a costly mistake when his pass went straight to Fisnik Asllani, who struck the post instead of scoring.
Despite their slow start, Bayern managed to take the lead just before half-time. Kane finished a clever low corner with a precise first-time shot, giving his team a 1-0 advantage at the break.
In the second half, Bayern grew stronger and doubled their lead from the penalty spot. Albian Hajdari was judged to have handled the ball, and Kane calmly scored his second goal of the game.
That penalty broke Hoffenheim’s determination, and Bayern took full control of the match. Another penalty was awarded after substitute Michael Olise was fouled inside the box, with VAR confirming the decision.
Kane stepped up once again and sent goalkeeper Oliver Baumann the wrong way for his third goal of the match. This completed his ninth Bundesliga hat-trick and brought his tally to 13 goals in just seven games across all competitions this season.
The former Tottenham striker had already scored twice in midweek against Chelsea in the Champions League. His latest performance showed why Bayern invested heavily in him to lead their attack.
Hoffenheim still managed to get a goal back to reward their early pressure. Former West Ham defender Vladimir Coufal scored with a deflected free-kick, which slipped past Neuer for his first goal at the club.
Ex-Liverpool winger Luis Diaz came close to adding another for Hoffenheim when he hit the crossbar. He could not extend his record of scoring in every Bundesliga game so far this season.
In the dying moments of the match, Serge Gnabry sealed the win with Bayern’s fourth goal. He scored from a tight angle after Baumann had saved Joshua Kimmich’s effort, finishing the match in style.
Nicolas Jackson also made his first start for Bayern since arriving on loan from Chelsea. However, the Senegal striker struggled to make an impact and was substituted in the 62nd minute.
Bayern’s victory means they remain unbeaten and on top of the league table. With Kane in incredible form, the German champions look ready for another dominant season both at home and in Europe.
Source : Adomonline.com
