Wehen Wiesbaden vs Bayern Munich

At the BRITA-Arena in Wiesbaden, Bayern Munich scraped through the first round of the DFB-Pokal with a dramatic 3–2 win over third-tier side Wehen Wiesbaden, a result that tested their resilience far more than expected. The Bavarians struck first as Harry Kane converted a 16th-minute penalty after Sacha Boey was fouled, giving the visitors early control. Michael Olise then added a second shortly after the break, finishing calmly from close range to seemingly put Bayern on course for a routine victory.

But the underdogs had other ideas. Spurred on by a passionate home crowd, Fatih Kaya became the hero for Wiesbaden, pulling one back at the 64th minute with a clever finish at the back post. Just six minutes later, he stunned Bayern again, racing through to slot home the equalizer and send the stadium into chaos. For a brief period, the fairytale upset looked well within reach as Bayern’s defense appeared rattled.

Goalkeeper Florian Stritzel was immense for Wiesbaden, keeping his side alive with a string of incredible saves. He stopped Kane’s second penalty and even denied him again on the rebound, finishing the match with ten crucial saves that frustrated Bayern’s attack. Despite the one-sided possession statistics—nearly 80% in Bayern’s favor—the third-division side proved clinical, scoring twice from their limited opportunities.

Just when extra time seemed inevitable, Bayern’s talisman struck again. Deep into stoppage time, Josip Stanisic swung in a cross and Kane rose highest, heading in the winner in the 94th minute to break Wiesbaden hearts. The goal spared Bayern a humiliating exit and highlighted why the English striker remains so vital to their ambitions this season. Relief rather than celebration was the prevailing mood among Thomas Tuchel’s men.

In the end, this match will be remembered not just for Bayern’s narrow escape, but for Wiesbaden’s fearless fight against one of Europe’s giants. Kaya’s brace, Stritzel’s heroics, and the home crowd’s belief turned the tie into a cup classic, showcasing the magic of knockout football. For Bayern, it was a wake-up call ahead of bigger challenges, while for Wiesbaden, it was a night of pride that will live long in club history.

Watch and Download Wehen Wiesbaden vs Bayern Munich full match replay and highlights, At Wednesday, August 27, 2025. The match played at BRITA-Arena, in DFB Pokal, Germany.

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