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Kane's Late Header Sends Bayern Through After Wiesbaden Fightback

The shaky cup opener triggered internal criticism, with reports pointing to a short-term attacking addition.

Overview

  • Bayern advanced 3:2 at third-tier SV Wehen Wiesbaden after leading 2:0 through Harry Kane's penalty and Michael Olise before a Fatih Kaya brace leveled the match.
  • Kane had a 76th-minute penalty saved by standout goalkeeper Florian Stritzel, ending a long streak from the spot, then headed the 90+4 winner.
  • Vincent Kompany rotated six players, started 17-year-old Lennart Karl for the first time in a competitive match, and used Jonas Urbig in goal with Manuel Neuer suspended.
  • Team figures highlighted defensive lapses and poor finishing, with Kompany labeling the concessions a "blackout" and sport director Christoph Freund saying the game should have been decided earlier.
  • Outlets in Germany report Bayern are seeking an attacker on loan, with Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson cited as a potential target.