Bayern Munich defeats Osnabrueck in German Cup opener behind Kane brace

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Bayern Munich defeats Osnabrueck in German Cup opener behind Kane brace
Summary

Bayern Munich overcame an early deficit to defeat Osnabrueck 4-1 on Wednesday in the opening round of the German Cup. The host side took a surprise lead five minutes into the match on a strike from Robin Meissner. Bayern Munich responded with four unanswered goals to advance in the tournament. Harry Kane scored twice in the victory, while Tom Bischof and Michael Olise also recorded goals. Kane has now recorded 148 goals in 150 appearances for Bayern Munich since joining the club in 2023. Elsewhere in the competition, Borussia Dortmund earned a 5-0 win over HEBC in Hamburg on Tuesday.

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  • •Bayern Munich defeated Osnabrueck 4-1 in the German Cup first round.
  • •Harry Kane scored two goals, including a penalty, to reach 148 total goals for Bayern.
  • •Robin Meissner opened the scoring for Osnabrueck in the fifth minute.
  • •Tom Bischof and Michael Olise scored the remaining goals for Bayern.
  • •Borussia Dortmund recorded a 5-0 victory against HEBC on Tuesday.
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  • 12:00 PMBavarian Football Works — Match Awards from Bayern Munich’s 4-1 DFB-Pokal First round win against VfL Osnabrück - Bavarian Football Works
  • 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — Eberl: Bayern and Kane "both want" new contract
  • 10:11 PMESPN Soccer — Kane brace sees Bayern overcome early cup scare
  • 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Harry Kane pleased with Bayern Munich’s performance in 4-1 win over VfL Osnabrück
  • 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Kane brace helps Bayern win German Cup opener
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A Harry Kane double helped holders Bayern Munich come from a goal down to win 4-1 in their German Cup opener at second division Osnabrueck on Wednesday. England captain Kane now has 148 goals in 150 games in all competitions for Bayern Munich, whom he joined from boyhood side Tottenham in 2023.

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Harry Kane got on the scoresheet for the first time this season on Wednesday, bagging a brace as Bayern Munich secured a 4-1 win over VfL Osnabrück in the first round of the DFB-Pokal.Bayern are in t...

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Bayern take first step in their DFB-Pokal title defense after defeating VfL Osnabrück 4-1 courtesy of a Harry Kane Barce and a fantastic Michael Olise goal.

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