Overview
- On March 3, 2026, Kahn posted on X that he had scored his “first — and only — professional goal,” noting it was disallowed and saying the episode brought him legend status.
- The incident occurred on March 3, 2001 at Hansa Rostock, where Bayern Munich trailed 3-2 in stoppage time and Kahn rushed up for a corner before punching the ball into the net.
- Referee Markus Merk annulled the attempt under the Laws of the Game, as goalkeepers may not handle the ball in the opponent’s penalty area.
- Kahn had already been booked for time-wasting in the first half and received a second yellow for the handling offense, resulting in a dismissal as Hansa won 3-2.
- He later described the act as a goalkeeper’s reflex and joked about being sent off after “scoring,” a tone echoed in anniversary features from German outlets revisiting the episode.