Harry Kane’s late goal secured a 3-2 victory for Bayern Munich against Wehen Wiesbaden in the DFB-Pokal. Bayern took an early lead through Kane’s penalty, and Olise doubled their advantage. However, Wiesbaden fought back with two goals from Kaya. Kane missed a penalty but redeemed himself with a stoppage-time winner, sparing Bayern’s blushes and sending them to the next round.
Harry Kane etched his name into Bayern Munich folklore once again, scoring a dramatic stoppage-time winner to secure a hard-fought 3-2 victory over third-tier side Wehen Wiesbaden in the first round of the DFB-Pokal. The Bundesliga champions were on the verge of an embarrassing exit, but Kane's late intervention spared their blushes and ensured their progression to the next stage of the competition.
The match at BRITA-Arena in Wiesbaden was far from a walk in the park for Bayern. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, they found themselves frustrated by a resilient and determined Wehen Wiesbaden side who threatened to cause a major upset. The hosts defended bravely and capitalized on Bayern's defensive lapses to keep the game within reach.
Bayern started brightly and were awarded a penalty in the 16th minute when Ryan Johansson brought down Sacha Boey in the box. Kane stepped up and coolly slotted the ball into the bottom-right corner, giving Bayern an early lead. The England captain, who recently joined Bayern from Tottenham Hotspur, continued his impressive goal-scoring form.
Bayern continued to press forward, with Luis Diaz forcing a fine save from Wiesbaden goalkeeper Florian Stritzel, while Raphael Guerreiro's low drive was also kept out by the shot-stopper. The visitors looked to extend their lead, but Wiesbaden remained organized and compact at the back.
At the start of the second half, Bayern doubled their advantage in the 51st minute through Michael Olise. The winger pounced on a loose ball inside the box and fired a powerful shot past Stritzel, seemingly putting Bayern in control of the match.
However, Wiesbaden refused to surrender and mounted a remarkable comeback. Their captain, Fatih Kaya, proved to be the catalyst, scoring two goals in quick succession. In the 64th minute, Kaya slid in at the back post to convert a cross and reduce the deficit. Just two minutes later, he latched onto a through ball and rifled a powerful effort past Bayern goalkeeper Jonas Urbig, leveling the score and sending the home fans into raptures.
The drama intensified in the 78th minute when Kane won another penalty after being fouled in the box by Milad Nejad. However, Stritzel produced a stunning save to deny Kane from the spot, diving low to his left to keep out the England captain's effort. The Wiesbaden goalkeeper then reacted quickly to smother the follow-up, while Justin Janitzek cleared the ball off the line, preserving the scoreline.
As the clock ticked down, it appeared that Bayern were destined for extra time. However, Kane had other ideas. In the 94th minute, he rose highest to meet Josip Stanisic's cross and headed the ball past Stritzel, sparking wild celebrations among the Bayern players and fans. The late goal secured a narrow victory for Bayern and spared them from a potential giant-killing.
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Data Debrief: Bayern edge to nervy win
Wiesbaden came very close to a giant-killing in the first round of the DFB-Pokal, and make no mistake, Bayern would have been heavily questioned.
Vincent Kompany’s side had 22 shots on Wednesday, worth 3.87 expected goals (xG), with Stritzel’s goal facing 15 shots on target. The goalkeeper made 10 saves.
Wiesbaden scored with both of their attempts on target, but Kane had the final say. He scored 12 goals in the DFB-Pokal last season, and has now contributed to four goals in his last three games in the competition (three goals, one assist).