Bayern Munich Edges Wehen Wiesbaden 3-2 in German Cup Thriller

Harry Kane's late winner sends Bayern through in German Cup

Bayern Munich scraped past third-tier Wehen Wiesbaden 3-2 in the German Cup, with Harry Kane scoring a stoppage-time winner. 

Bayern Munich was awarded a penalty, and Harry Kane took the opportunity to put his team...

Harry Kane's Bayern Munich had a nail-biting 3-2 win over third-tier Wehen Wiesbaden in the German Cup. Kane missed his first penalty for Bayern in a competitive match but redeemed himself with a stoppage-time winner, securing the Bavarians' spot in the next round.

The match was a thrilling encounter, with Bayern squandering a two-goal lead. Michael Olise doubled their advantage six minutes after the restart, but Wehen Wiesbaden staged a dramatic comeback, scoring two goals in six minutes through Fatih Kaya to level the match. However, Kane's header in stoppage time sealed the win for Bayern, showcasing his clinical finishing.

This win comes after Bayern's impressive 6-0 thrashing of RB Leipzig in their opening Bundesliga game. Kane continued his fine form, scoring his sixth goal in three matches this season. Despite struggling against Wehen Wiesbaden, Bayern's quality players made the difference.

Harry Kane’s last minute winner sends us through to the next round of the #DFBPokal 🙌 pic.twitter.com/R8JZZk3dmY

— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) August 27, 2025

The England captain sealed Bayern's win with a decisive header in stoppage time, sending the ball into the net from a precise cross, and securing his sixth goal in just three matches this season. This crucial goal propelled Bayern forward, showcasing Kane's exceptional skill.

Earlier in the game, Kane had appealed for a penalty when Wiesbaden's player was accused of handball. However, the referee didn't review the incident since VAR isn't used in this Cup competition. Despite this setback, Kane remained focused and made his mark on the game with a perfectly timed run to the far post, where he expertly nodded the ball home.

Kane's impressive performance underscores his reputation as a prolific goal-scorer. Notably, he's the first player to top the Bundesliga scorer charts in his first two seasons, a testament to his consistency and talent.

Bayern Munich was awarded a penalty, and Harry Kane took the opportunity to put his team ahead, confidently slotting the ball past the goalkeeper. The visitors extended their lead six minutes after the restart when Michael Olise scored, and Bayern seemed to be in control, cruising towards a comfortable victory.

However, the momentum shifted dramatically as Wehen Wiesbaden staged a remarkable comeback. Fatih Kaya scored twice in a six-minute spell, capitalizing on a Bayern defensive lapse to level the match. The hosts' goals sparked a dramatic turnaround, leaving the scoreline at 2-2 and setting up a tense finish.

Kane had a chance to put Bayern back in front from the penalty spot in the 76th minute, but Wehen Wiesbaden's goalkeeper Florian Stritzel made a crucial save to deny him. However, Kane redeemed himself in stoppage time, scoring the winning goal with a precise header that sealed Bayern's victory.

The stoppage-time winner marked Kane's second goal of the match, showcasing his ability to rise to the occasion under pressure. Despite the earlier miss, Kane's composure and skill ultimately paid off, securing a hard-fought win for Bayern in the German Cup.