Fabio Viera equaliser secures Dortmund 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich
Borussia Dortmund denied Bayern Munich a victory at Allianz Arena with a late goal on Saturday.
Borussia Dortmund secured a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, according to The Tribune. Fabio Viera scored a late equaliser in the 89th minute to ensure both sides shared the points.
Bayern Munich currently sit at the top of the Bundesliga table with 18 points, while Dortmund are also level on 18 points following five wins and three draws each. Bayern hold the advantage due to a superior goal difference.
Konrad Laimer opened the scoring for Bayern in the 38th minute by striking through a rebound after Gregor Kobel parried his initial shot. Dortmund levelled the score in the 60th minute when Serhou Guirassy beat goalkeeper Jonas Urbig at the near post following an assist from Carney Chukwuemeka.
Dayot Upamecano equalised for Bayern in the 66th minute before Viera's late strike. Harry Kane missed a penalty during the match that could have secured a win for Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said the club would have liked to win and noted that Dortmund had excellent chances in the first half. He also mentioned the team faced a test due to three injuries.
Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac said the team took a deserved point and noted that they played with a back four to attack higher. He added that coming back twice in Munich is not easy.