Bayern Munich held 2-2 by Mainz despite Lenart Karl’s early strike
Bayern took the lead in the 29th minute as young talent Lenart Karl scored from close range.
KATHMANDU: Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich were held to a 2-2 draw by bottom-placed Mainz on Sunday, maintaining a 9-point lead over second-placed RB Leipzig.
Bayern took the lead in the 29th minute as young talent Lenart Karl scored from close range.
However, Mainz equalized before halftime when Kasper Potulski headed in William Boving’s free-kick, giving the visitors a surprising draw.
In the 67th minute, Mainz went ahead as Je Sung Lee converted a brilliant header from Stefan Bell’s precise pass, beating Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
Bayern rescued a point late in the game when Potulski fouled Harry Kane inside the penalty box with just three minutes remaining. Kane calmly converted the penalty to secure the 2-2 draw.
Kane remains the Bundesliga’s top scorer with 18 goals, marking his 80th league goal.
