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Bayern Munich's striker Kane's flawless penalty streak is broken, yet he scores the late-game winner

In Wiesbaden, Germany, Harry Kane missed his first competitive penalty for Bayern Munich, but secured a late victory with a stoppage-time goal, as Bayern narrowly defeated third-tier Wehen Wiesbaden 3-2 in the German Cup. Despite squandering a two-goal advantage, Kane had never previously...

Bayern Munich's Kane fails to maintain spotless penalty record, yet secures victory with late goal
Bayern Munich's Kane fails to maintain spotless penalty record, yet secures victory with late goal

Bayern Munich's striker Kane's flawless penalty streak is broken, yet he scores the late-game winner

In a thrilling match, Bayern Munich managed to qualify for the next round of the German Cup after a hard-fought victory over Wehen Wiesbaden. The game ended with a score of 3-2 in favour of the hosts.

The visitors started the match strongly, with Michael Olise scoring a goal six minutes after the restart to double their lead. However, Bayern Munich experienced a brief period where they struggled to maintain control, allowing Wehen Wiesbaden to come back and level the score.

Fatih Kaya scored two goals for the hosts in a six-minute span during Bayern Munich's blackout, drawing the game level. The turning point of the match came when Harry Kane, the keeper for the hosts, blocked Harry Kane's penalty, his rebound header, and a close-range shot that followed.

Kane, who had not missed any of his previous 31 penalties in competitive matches for clubs and country since the 2022 World Cup, missed his first penalty for Bayern Munich in a competitive match. However, he made amends later in the match by converting a penalty to put Bayern Munich back in the lead.

The goal was Kane's sixth of the season for Bayern Munich, making him the first player to be crowned top scorer in both his first two seasons in the Bundesliga. Despite the challenges faced in the game, Bayern Munich ultimately secured their victory, with Kane scoring his second goal of the evening in stoppage time to put the game beyond Wehen Wiesbaden's reach.

Konrad Laimer, a Bayern defender, commented that the team had enough chances to extend their lead to 3-0 or 4-0 but encountered a challenging moment in the game. The goalkeeper of Wehen Wiesbaden who blocked multiple penalties from Kane in the match was Florian Stritzel.

Despite the exciting finish, the game was not without controversy. Kane demanded a penalty for a hand ball by Wehen Wiesbaden, but there was no review due to the absence of VAR in the Cup competition.

Overall, the match was a testament to Bayern Munich's resilience and determination, as they fought back from being tied to secure their victory and advance in the German Cup.

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