Holders Bayern Munich obtained their DFB Pokal run off to a profitable begin with Harry Kane on course in a 4-1 win in opposition to second tier Osnabruck.
Kane, who scored a hat-trick when Bayern gained the cup closing in opposition to Stuttgart in Could, drew them degree together with his first objective of the season after Robin Meisner had given the hosts a shock lead.
Tom Bischof put Bayern forward earlier than the break and Michael Olise grabbed a 3rd within the second half earlier than Kane struck a late penalty.
Jamal Musiala was not included in Bayern’s squad because the Germany star remained absent since collapsing in two pre-season video games due to a neurological situation.
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany mentioned Musiala “may” be an possibility for Bayern’s league sport in opposition to promoted Schalke on Saturday.
“However I don’t wish to put any extra stress on the man,” Kompany mentioned.
The hosts surprised the reigning champions inside 5 minutes. A protracted clearance brought on confusion within the Bayern backline and Meisner pounced, lashing an audacious first-time volley into the highest nook previous Jonas Urbig to ignite the house crowd.
Bayern responded earlier than the 20-minute mark through a well-recognized supply. Joshua Kimmich floated a pinpoint ball excessive into the penalty space, forcing Robin Fabinski into a clumsy headed clearance that popped up into the air. Kane reacted immediately, executing a tough half-volley into the again of the online to degree the tie. The strike noticed Kane equal a membership document by scoring in his seventh consecutive DFB-Pokal match.
Younger midfielder Bischof adopted in when Luis Díaz’s preliminary drive was parried by goalkeeper Jonas Krumrey, and Olise obtained the third after second-half substitute Lennart Karl seized upon a unfastened go to choose him out.
Kane then buried a penalty with 4 minutes left earlier than being changed.
Bayern have gained the German cup on 21 events, however had gone six years and not using a win earlier than final season’s triumph.
