Sat Jun 21 01:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Olise Goal Sinks Boca Juniors, Leaving Them on Brink of Elimination at Club World Cup
**Abu Dhabi, UAE** – A late goal from Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise sealed a 2-1 victory for Bayern Munich against Boca Juniors, leaving the Argentinian side facing a near-impossible task to qualify from their group in the Club World Cup. The match, played in Abu Dhabi, saw Boca demonstrate immense spirit and fight, but ultimately fall short against a physically and technically superior Bayern side.
Bayern took the lead in the first half through a Harry Kane strike. Olise had a goal disallowed earlier in the half, and Bayern dominated much of the first 45 minutes. Boca Juniors goalkeeper Agustín Marchesín was a standout performer, preventing the German champions from extending their lead.
Despite the dominance of Bayern, Boca Juniors managed to find an equalizer in the second half through Miguel Merentiel, who latched onto a through ball from Velasco. The goal sparked wild celebrations amongst the Boca faithful.
However, their joy was short-lived. Olise, who proved a constant threat throughout the game, scored the decisive goal with just minutes remaining, leaving Boca scrambling for a late equalizer that never came.
The result means Boca’s qualification hopes now hinge on a series of unlikely events. Bayern Munich must defeat Benfica in their next match, and Boca must secure a significant victory against Auckland City. Furthermore, they will need to rely on goal difference to potentially overtake Benfica.
“It’s a very difficult situation now,” a somber Boca Juniors representative stated after the match. “We need a miracle in the final match.”
Adding to Bayern’s woes, despite securing the win and likely qualification, they saw Jamal Musiala forced off the field with an apparent re-aggravation of a previous injury. The extent of his injury remains unknown.
The Club World Cup continues with Boca Juniors needing a dramatic turnaround to keep their hopes alive.
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