Kane hits brace as Bayern beat Bremen to move nine clear

Kane hits brace as Bayern beat Bremen to move nine clear
Players celebrate after Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane, scored the first goal of the match on a penalty shot during their Bundesliga match against Werder Bremen at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Feb. 7, 2025. (AP)
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Updated 08 February 2025

Kane hits brace as Bayern beat Bremen to move nine clear

Kane hits brace as Bayern beat Bremen to move nine clear
  • Kane was key in winning Bayern’s first penalty and breaking down Bremen’s stubborn resistance
  • Leroy Sane tapped in a Konrad Laimer cross from close range for Bayern’s second in the 82nd minute

MUNICH: Harry Kane scored two penalties as Bayern Munich beat Werder Bremen 3-0 on Friday to go nine points clear of Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga.
There were few chances in the first half but Kane signalled his intent 30 seconds after the break, rattling the crossbar with a shot from outside the box.
Kane was key in winning Bayern’s first penalty and breaking down Bremen’s stubborn resistance.
The England captain tussled with defender Anthony Young and headed a chipped cross against the Bremen man’s arm, which was slightly extended.
The England captain stepped up and converted the spot kick, sending goalkeeper Michael Zetterer the wrong way.
Leroy Sane tapped in a Konrad Laimer cross from close range for Bayern’s second in the 82nd minute.
In stoppage time, Young was again deemed guilty of a foul in the box, this time on Jamal Musiala.
Kane stepped up and converted, bringing his penalty streak to 29 in a row for club and country.
The former Spurs striker now has 21 goals in 19 league games for Bayern this season, including nine penalties.
Defending champions Leverkusen travel to Wolfsburg on Saturday and can cut Bayern’s lead back to six points with a win.
Bayern play away at Leverkusen next week in a match bookended by a two-legged Champions League knockout tie against Celtic.
Bremen fought hard but were undermanned, on and off the field.
Coach Ole Werner along with defenders Niklas Stark and Marco Friedl were all missing due to red cards in the 1-0 home win against in-form Mainz last time out, while attackers Leonardo Bittencourt and Romano Schmid were sidelined with muscle strains.
Despite the loss, Bremen sit eighth, one point behind the European placings, as they bid for a return to continental competition for the first time since 2010-11.


Round 3 of Aramco F4 n Championship concludes in Jeddah

Round 3 of Aramco F4 n Championship concludes in Jeddah
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Round 3 of Aramco F4 n Championship concludes in Jeddah

Round 3 of Aramco F4 n Championship concludes in Jeddah
  • Aramco F4 n Championship stands as a cornerstone of SAMF’s commitment to developing and empowering young national talent
  • Championship helps to sharpen the skills of emerging drivers while highlighting ’s growing influence as a global motorsport hub

JEDDAH: The chequered flag came down on Monday on the first race of Round 3 of the Aramco F4 n Championship at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, the fastest street circuit in the world.

Certified by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile and promoted by Altawkilat Motorsport under the supervision of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, the event brought together 14 drivers representing eight teams in an atmosphere of fierce competition that underscores the Kingdom’s growing stature on the global motorsport stage.

At the conclusion of the race, driver Lewis Wherrell from Team Caraagy took a commanding victory, followed by Kit Belofsky from Team Peax in second place and Scott Lindblom from Team Red Bull in third. Esmee Kosterman from Team My-Car received the best female driver award, while Wherrell was honored with the best rookie award.

In a thrilling contest from start to finish, Wherrell clinched first place after narrowly edging out Belofsky, who finished second, by 1.694 seconds. Lindblom secured third, trailing by 2.959 seconds, while Thibaut Ramaekers from Team Zahid and Adam Al-Azhari from Team Valvoline rounded out the top five. Positions six through ten went respectively to Kosterman, Chiara Battig, Abdullah Kamel, Megan Bruce and Ava Dobson.

The competition resumed on Tuesday with the second and final race, bringing together the championship’s leading drivers for a fiercely contested showdown.

With only narrow gaps separating the competitors, an intense battle is expected on the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, where high-speed corners and demanding turns will once again test the precision and control of every driver.

The Aramco F4 n Championship stands as a cornerstone of SAMF’s commitment to developing and empowering young national talent.

By fostering a professional and competitive racing environment, the championship helps to sharpen the skills of emerging drivers while highlighting ’s growing influence as a global motorsport hub, aligned with the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030 to inspire youth and drive national excellence across all sporting disciplines.

Overall standings – Top 10 in Aramco F4 n Championship after Round 3

1 – Kit Belofsky (PEAX) — 91 points

2 – Adam Al-Azhari (VALVOLINE) — 75 points

3 – Scott Lindblom (REDBULL) — 68 points

4 – Theo Palmer (JACO) — 55 points

5 – Thibaut Ramaekers (ZAHID) — 50 points

6 – Nina Gademan (CARAGGY) — 33 points

7 – Abdullah Kamel (ASTOP) — 32 points

8 – Ary Bansal (MY-CAR) — 30 points

9 – Lewis Wherrell (CARAAGY) — 25 points

10 – Esmee Kosterman (MY-CAR) — 14 points