Dortmund peg back injury-hit Bayern twice to draw 2-2
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Fabio Silva netted after 89 minutes to hand Borussia Dortmund a 2-2 draw at injury-hit Bayern Munich as the big rivals stayed locked on the same points at the top of the Bundesliga on Saturday.
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The action-packed encounter suggested more of a title race this season between the unbeaten duo after Bayern, on top only due to goal difference this term, dominated the league last season.
Konrad Laimer opened the scoring for the hosts before new Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane missed a penalty. The England striker's misplaced pass then led to a first Dortmund equalizer from Serhou Guirassy, but he made amends with a headed assist for Dayot Upamecano's goal on 66 minutes.
Portugal's Silva had the final say, with Bayern's protests about a foul in the build-up waved away.
Bayern assistant coach Aaron Danks has now overseen two wins and a draw in the league and cup in the absence of boss Vincent Kompany, who spent five days in hospital and is now recovering at home following illness.
The double winners lost Ismael Saibiri and Serge Gnabry to injury in the first half and saw Dortmund's Jobe Bellingham have an opener ruled out for offside on 35 minutes.
Laimer netted almost immediately afterwards when he surged forward and tapped in after his first effort came back to him off keeper Gregor Kobel.
Bayern welcomed back Joshua Kimmich to midfield following the death of his father while Kane wore golden boots to mark being voted the world's best male footballer, but he was less effective than usual - especially with his two mistakes just before the hour mark.
However, his clever header from Kimmich's raking ball left France defender Upamecano with an easy finish, only for Silva to equalize.
Bayern's injuries, which included Michael Olise late on, meant the stretched side had three recognized left backs on the field. Kompany may have some juggling to do when he returns, although Tuesday's Champions League trip to Atlético Madrid may come too soon.
Bayern Munich's Dayot Upamecano celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena. (is associated with: «Dortmund peg back injury-hit Bayern twice to draw 2-2») Tom Weller/dpaBorussia Dortmund's Serhou Guirassy (C) scores his side's first goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena. (is associated with: «Dortmund peg back injury-hit Bayern twice to draw 2-2») Tom Weller/dpaBayern Munich's Konrad Laimer scores his side's first goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena. (is associated with: «Dortmund peg back injury-hit Bayern twice to draw 2-2») Sven Hoppe/dpa