US EditionHarry Kane's Late Goal Lifts Shaky Bayern Past 3rd-Division Wiesbaden in German Cup
Harry Kane scored twice, including a stoppage-time header, to secure Bayern Munich's 3-2 victory over Wehen Wiesbaden in the first round of the German Cup.
- At the BRITA-Arena on Wednesday, Harry Kane headed the winning goal deep into added time to give Bayern Munich a 3-2 win over Wehen Wiesbaden, sending the reigning Bundesliga champions into the DFB-Pokal next round.
- Wehen Wiesbaden, third-division host, challenged reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich at the BRITA-Arena, while Bayern arrived confident after a 6-0 season opener in the German Cup.
- Kane opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 16th minute, Michael Olise doubled Bayern's lead six minutes after the restart, and Wiesbaden's Fatih Kaya scored twice to draw level while Florian Stritzel saved Kane's penalties to keep his side alive.
- Wiesbaden departed with pride after their near upset, while the victory provided relief for Vincent Kompany, Bayern manager; the draw for the second round is scheduled for Sunday.
- The match highlighted the DFB-Pokal's unpredictability as Bayern narrowly avoided elimination despite Harry Kane's 89 goals in 98 appearances and two scores here.
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The Star Kuala LumpurKane's perfect Bayern penalty record ends but striker scores last gasp winner
WIESBADEN, Germany - Harry Kane missed his first penalty for Bayern Munich in a competitive match but scored a stoppage-time winner as the Bavarians struggled to beat third-tier Wehen Wiesbaden 3-2 in the German Cup on Wednesday after squandering a two-goal lead. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Bayern Munich has to tremble for a long time before the entry into the second cup round is established. Harry Kane saves Munich during the replay period.
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Harry Kane's late goal lifts shaky Bayern past 3rd-division Wiesbaden in German Cup
Harry Kane headed the winning goal deep into added time to give Bayern Munich a 3-2 win over third-division club Wehen Wiesbaden and avoid a potential shock first-round exit in the German Cup.
Two goals in six minutes, a shot-off penalty by Harry Kane: Munich's third league player Wehen Wiesbaden is experiencing an uncomfortable cup evening – until Kane still regulates everything.
For the first time since 2020, the Bavarians want to go back to Berlin. The first cup round seemed to be masterful. Then Wehen struck twice and Harry Kane showed unusual weaknesses. Nevertheless, he became a match winner.
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