Olise breaks Boca hearts in Club World Cup clash

In a pulsating showdown in Miami Gardens, on Saturday, June 21, 2025, Bayern Munich edged past Argentina’s Boca Juniors with a dramatic 2-1 victory, thanks to a late strike from Michael Olise in the 84th minute.

The win secured Bayern’s passage to the knockout stage of the Club World Cup, maintaining their perfect record in Group C, online media sources report.

The reigning German champions were pushed to the limit by a gritty Boca side that refused to back down, leveling the match midway through the second half before Olise delivered the final blow.

The goal came in the closing moments, following a chaotic sequence in the penalty area.

As bodies scrambled for possession, Harry Kane maintained composure and rolled the ball into the path of Olise.

Olise unleashed a precise left-footed drive into the bottom corner, sealing the win.

While Bayern opened their tournament campaign with a 10-0 demolition of semi-professional side Auckland City, this second group match was an entirely different affair.

Boca Juniors brought intensity and tactical discipline, making life difficult for the European giants throughout the 90 minutes.

Bayern looked in control early on and were rewarded in the first half when Harry Kane once again demonstrated his world-class quality.

The opening goal came from a smooth combination that began with Konrad Laimer threading a well-weighted pass into the heart of Boca’s defense.

Kingsley Coman brought it down and nudged it backward into Kane’s path.

Though his first touch was heavy, Kane reacted quickly, lunging to meet the ball and drilling a powerful left-footed shot from 12 yards out past the goalkeeper.

Boca, however, refused to go quietly.

With the match still finely balanced at 1-0, they began to press higher and found their equalizer in the 66th minute through Miguel Merentiel.

The goal was a product of swift counterattacking play and intelligent movement.

Midfielder Alan Velasco delivered a perfect ball from deep in midfield, slicing through Bayern’s defensive line and giving Merentiel space to exploit.

Merentiel outran Bayern defender Jonathan Tah, then showed composure to maneuver past Josip Stanisic.

With only veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer left to beat, Merentiel fired a clinical right-footed shot from just outside the six-yard box, lifting it over Neuer and into the net to make it 1-1.

The goal electrified the Boca fans and shifted momentum in favor of the South American side.

For a stretch, Bayern appeared rattled, struggling to reassert their dominance.

Boca played with growing confidence, pressing Bayern’s midfield and forcing mistakes.

But Bayern’s experience and depth ultimately proved decisive. With time winding down and a draw looking likely, the German side found one last push.

In the 84th minute, chaos in the box presented an opportunity.

After a scramble involving several players, Harry Kane managed to find Olise lurking just outside the congested goal area.

Olise, showing nerves of steel, buried his shot into the bottom left corner to restore Bayern’s lead and break Boca’s resistance.

With two wins from two matches, Bayern now sit atop Group C with six points, firmly in control and assured of a place in the next round.

Boca Juniors, meanwhile, remain alive in the tournament but face an uphill battle.

Currently on just one point after a draw and a loss, they will need a commanding win over Auckland City in their final group match in Nashville.

The New Zealand side must also hope Bayern defeat Benfica in Charlotte.

Benfica, sitting on four points, are still in contention to join Bayern in the knockouts.

Their showdown with the German champions is expected to be decisive.

For Bayern, the result reinforced their status as tournament favorites, but the match also served as a reminder that no game will be easy from here on out.

Boca, despite the loss, earned respect for their spirited performance and nearly left with a point.

As the Club World Cup heats up, fans can expect more high-stakes clashes like this, where one flash of brilliance, as shown by Olise, can change everything in an instant.

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