Harry Kane delivered a stunning hat-trick to lead Bayern Munich to a crucial victory over Augsburg, extending their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to eight points. Despite the final scoreline, the match proved to be a frustrating affair for Bayern, who were held goalless in a tense first half and struggled to find a breakthrough even after Kane’s first penalty just past the hour mark.
Jamal Musiala was a constant threat throughout the game, accounting for 10 of Bayern’s 31 shots. However, he was repeatedly denied by Augsburg goalkeeper Nedilijiko Labrovic, who produced a string of excellent saves to keep his side in the contest.
Both of Kane’s penalties were awarded following VAR interventions. The first was given after a handball by Mads Pedersen, and the second, deep into injury time, came when Kevin Schlotterbeck brought the England captain down in the box. Schlotterbeck’s challenge resulted in his second yellow card, further compounding Augsburg’s defensive woes.
Adding to Augsburg’s misery, Kane completed his hat-trick in dramatic style just before the final whistle. Controlling Leon Goretzka’s long ball with a deft touch in midair, Kane calmly guided a header past the sprawling Labrovic to seal the win and cap off a memorable performance for the Bayern striker.
