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09/02 16:03 CDT Kane scores 2 goals as Bayern begins German Cup defense with
4-1 win in Osnabrck
Kane scores 2 goals as Bayern begins German Cup defense with 4-1 win in
Osnabrck
OSNABRCK, Germany (AP) --- Harry Kane scored twice as defending champion
Bayern Munich eased into the second round of the German Cup with a 4-1 win at
second-division Osnabrck on Wednesday.
Jamal Musiala was not included in Bayern's squad as the Germany star remained
absent since collapsing in two pre-season games because of a neurological issue.
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany said Musiala "might" be an option for Bayern's
league game against promoted Schalke on Saturday.
"But I don't want to put any more pressure on the guy," Kompany said.
Kompany resisted the urge to make wholesale changes against the lower-division
rival and started with star forwards Kane, Luis Diaz and Michael Olise, while
new signing Ismael Saibari made his first start since joining from PSV
Eindhoven.
Robin Meissner scored a brilliant early opener for Osnabrck when he let fly
from around 30 meters inside the top right corner. Kane and even Bayern
goalkeeper Jonas Urbig congratulated the player for the strike.
Kane equalized shortly afterward and Tom Bischof made it 2-1 in the 24th.
Bayern needed to wait till the 73rd for Olise to seal the result before Kane
completed the scoring from the penalty spot.
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