Bayern come from behind to beat Cologne 4-1, Kane scores a brace.
Cologne opened the scoring through Ache in the 31st minute, but Bayern responded quickly: Diaz in the 36th, Kane in the 38th, and Olise in the 64th and 72nd minutes sealed a 4-1 victory, sending the Bavarians into the third round of the German Cup.
In just 36 minutes at the RheinEnergie Stadium, Bayern Munich turned the tide after falling behind to beat Cologne 4-1 in the second round of the German Cup. Diaz opened the scoring in the 36th minute, Harry Kane completed his brace with goals in the 38th and 64th minutes, before Olise sealed the 4-1 victory in the 72nd minute. Their place in the third round was secured by their efficient finishing and moments of quality play in midfield.
Key moments: Kimmich's pass, Kane's brace.
The game's turning point came in the 64th minute, when Kimmich delivered a sublime pass for Kane to break free and complete his brace. It was a decisive move, both consolidating Bayern's lead and extinguishing any hopes of a comeback. Earlier, the English striker had put Bayern ahead 2-1 in the 38th minute with a decisive shot, typical of a center-back capitalizing on a half-chance.
Match developments: Cologne's early advantage was quickly neutralized.
In the 31st minute, Ache punished a Bayern defensive error to open the scoring, sending the RheinEnergie Stadium into a frenzy. But that advantage lasted only five minutes. In the 36th minute, new signing Diaz seized a close-range opportunity to equalize 1-1. Less than two minutes later, Kane turned the tempo with a shot to make it 2-1 in the 38th minute. When the second half began, Bayern completely controlled the game and continued to break through with accurate decisions: Kimmich assisted Kane to score the third goal in the 64th minute, and then Diaz assisted Olise to seal the victory in the 72nd minute.
Key analysis: Quality is determined by three names.
The match highlighted three key strengths. Firstly, Kane displayed composure in his finishing, a well-timed brace turning the tide for Bayern. Secondly, Kimmich played a key role in initiating attacks, his 64th-minute pass opening up the home team's defense. Thirdly, Diaz not only scored the equalizer but also assisted the winning goal, demonstrating his movement and positioning in crucial areas of the pitch.
Selective statistics
| Event | Detail |
|---|---|
| Final score | Cologne 1-4 Bayern Munich |
| Score a goal | Cologne: Ache 31' |
| Bayern Munich: Diaz 36', Kane 38', 64', Olise 72' | |
| The creator | Kimmich assisted Kane in the 64th minute; Diaz assisted Olise in the 72nd minute. |
| Personal touch | Harry Kane scored a brace; Diaz scored one goal and provided one assist. |
| Tickets for the next leg of the journey | Bayern Munich advance to the third round of the German Cup. |
Starting lineup
| Cologne | Bayern Munich |
|---|---|
| Zieler, Schmied, Krauss, Martel, Sebulonsen, Johannesson, Kaminski, Lund, Bulter, Ache, El Mala | Urbig, Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic, Kimmich, Pavlovic, Olise, Gnabry, Diaz, Kane |
Impact: A logical ticket for the team that knows how to recover.
The 4-1 comeback victory showed Bayern's quick reaction after conceding a goal, separating the game with the quality of play from key players. The ticket to the third round is a reward for their finishing efficiency and decision-making ability in crucial moments. With a brace, Kane continued to assert his role as the spearhead of the attack, while Diaz scored with his involvement in both goals after the break.
