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Kane strikes late as Bayern edge Wiesbaden in German Cup opener

August 28, 2025

Berlin, Aug 28

Harry Kane once again showed his striker's instinct, netting twice including a dramatic stoppage-time winner, as Bayern Munich scraped past third-tier Wehen Wiesbaden 3-2 in the first round of the German Cup on Wednesday night.

Fielding a rotated side, Bayern made a flying start. Within seconds of kick-off, Luis Diaz tested Florian Stritzel in the Wiesbaden goal, who would go on to deliver a string of fine saves. The early breakthrough arrived after a foul on Sacha Boey, with Kane converting coolly from the penalty spot in the 16th minute.

The Bundesliga champions doubled their lead shortly after the restart when youngster Lennart Karl surged into the box, and a loose ball fell kindly for Michael Olise to score his first goal in the competition. At that point, Bayern seemed in full control, with Diaz and Raphael Guerreiro both spurning opportunities to put the tie beyond doubt, reports.

 

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