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Kane’s Stoppage-Time Header Saves Bayern in DFB-Pokal at Wehen Wiesbaden

A late rescue followed a squandered two-goal lead that sharpened focus on Bayern’s cup frailty and defensive lapses.

Soccer Football - DFB Cup - Wehen Wiesbaden v Bayern Munich - BRITA-Arena, Wiesbaden, Germany - August 27, 2025 Wehen Wiesbaden's Florian Stritzel in action REUTERS/Heiko Becker
Soccer Football - DFB Cup - Wehen Wiesbaden v Bayern Munich - BRITA-Arena, Wiesbaden, Germany - August 27, 2025 Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka shoots at goal REUTERS/Heiko Becker
Bayern Munich DFB Pokal
Soccer Football - DFB Cup - Wehen Wiesbaden v Bayern Munich - BRITA-Arena, Wiesbaden, Germany - August 27, 2025 Bayern Munich's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their third goal with Konrad Laimer REUTERS/Heiko Becker

Overview

  • Bayern led through Harry Kane’s 16th-minute penalty and Michael Olise’s 50th-minute finish before Wehen captain Fatih Kaya struck twice to level the match.
  • Kane later had a spot-kick saved by Florian Stritzel, ending a long streak of successful penalties dating back to the 2022 World Cup.
  • Josip Stanisic supplied the cross for Kane’s decisive header in the fourth minute of stoppage time to clinch a 3-2 win.
  • Stritzel made multiple saves, including denying Kane from the spot, as the third-division hosts pushed the tie to the brink.
  • The victory puts Bayern into the second round as coverage highlights tactical incoherence and defensive vulnerabilities under Vincent Kompany.