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Kane’s Late Header Saves Bayern in 3-2 German Cup Scare at Wehen Wiesbaden

The narrow escape spotlights Bayern’s cup vulnerability, emphasizing defensive lapses despite a flying start to the season.

Overview

  • Bayern advanced after Harry Kane nodded in a stoppage-time winner to edge third-tier Wehen Wiesbaden 3-2 in the DFB-Pokal first round.
  • The visitors led through a 16th-minute Kane penalty and a 51st-minute Michael Olise goal before Wehen captain Fatih Kaya struck twice in six minutes to level.
  • Kane ended a run of 31 consecutive successful competitive penalties by missing from the spot in the 76th minute, then redeemed himself with the decisive header from Josip Stanisic’s cross.
  • With no VAR in early-round cup ties, an earlier Bayern handball appeal went unchecked before a later penalty was awarded and saved.
  • The shaky display renewed scrutiny of Bayern’s organization and counterattack defending as they head into Saturday’s league trip to Augsburg and review errors from the cup tie.