Bayern beat Dortmund 2-1 as Kane heads in and Olise seals win

Bayern Munich extended their perfect start to the season with a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund on Saturday at the Allianz Arena, as Harry Kane headed the hosts in front and Michael Olise added a late second before Julian Brandt pulled one back. The result snapped Dortmund’s unbeaten league run, left Bayern on 21 points from seven Bundesliga matches and extended their winning streak to 11 matches in all competitions.

Kane gave Bayern the lead in the 22nd minute, rising to meet a Joshua Kimmich corner and nodding the ball past the goalkeeper. The England captain’s goal was widely reported as his 12th in the Bundesliga this term and marked the 400th club goal of his career. Bayern controlled much of the first half but had to withstand sustained Dortmund pressure after the break.

The decisive second goal arrived in the 79th minute when Olise reacted quickest in the box to bundle in from close range after a Dortmund defensive lapse inside their own penalty area. Dortmund responded quickly, and substitute Julian Brandt halved the deficit with a tap-in in the 84th minute, sparking a tense finish as the visitors pressed for an equalizer. Dortmund created several second-half...