Bayern Munich advanced to the second round of the DFB-Pokal with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Wehen Wiesbaden. The match saw a dramatic finish as Harry Kane secured the win with a goal in the fourth minute of added time.
Kane opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 16th minute and Michael Olise extended Bayern’s lead shortly after the restart in the 51st minute. However, Wiesbaden, competing in the third tier of German football, mounted a spirited comeback spearheaded by Fatih Kaya, who scored twice in quick succession – in the 64th and 70th minutes – to level the score.
The closing stages of the match were characterized by intense pressure as Wiesbaden pushed for a stunning upset. Ultimately, it was Kane who proved decisive, heading home a cross from Stanisic to secure Bayern’s progression.
While Bayern advances, Wiesbaden can take pride in a strong performance despite being eliminated from the competition. The match highlighted the potential for upsets within the DFB-Pokal format.