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Kane Falls Victim to 'Dark Arts' on Penalty Spot
10 May
Summary
- Harry Kane's Bundesliga penalty streak ended after 24 successful attempts.
- The compromised penalty spot appeared to influence Kane's shot.
- This miss was Kane's third of the season across all competitions.
Harry Kane's record-breaking penalty streak in the Bundesliga, consisting of 24 consecutive successful conversions, was unexpectedly halted recently. The incident occurred as Kane prepared to take his signature penalty for Bayern, with his standing foot seemingly slipping on a deliberately tampered pitch. This "dirty trick" led to the shot veering wide, a surprising moment for fans accustomed to Kane's reliability from the spot.
This miss represents only the third time Kane has failed to convert a penalty this season across all competitions. Previously, he missed a spot-kick against Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League and had another effort saved by Florian Stritzel of Wehen Wiesbaden in the DFB-Pokal. The event highlights the psychological and physical challenges involved in the 'dark arts' of football, even affecting elite finishers.
