Osnabrück 1-4 Bayern Munich: Kane double leads comeback in DFB-Pokal opener (full match highlights)

The defence of their DFB-Pokal crown got off to a shaky start for Bayern Munich as they fell behind early to second-division Osnabrück, but Harry Kane ensured normal service was resumed with a clinical brace to inspire a 4-1 comeback victory. Robin Meissner stunned the visitors after just five minutes when he let fly from 30 meters, punishing hesitant defending from Kim Min-jae and Jonathan Tah with a glorious strike into the top-right corner. The record champions showed their class in response, levelling through Kane on 18 minutes after a defensive mix-up involving Robin Fabinski. Tom Bischof completed the turnaround six minutes later, firing home the rebound after Luis Diaz was denied by Jonas Krumrey. Bayern controlled the second half with patience, and substitute Lennart Karl intercepted a loose pass to release Michael Olise, who produced a delightful lob over Krumrey in the 73rd minute. Kane then sealed the scoring with a coolly taken penalty in the 86th after Aleksandar Pavlovic was fouled by Jannik Muller. This result extends Kane's remarkable scoring streak to seven consecutive DFB-Pokal appearances, matching the club record held by legends Gerd Muller and Thomas Muller. The only player with a longer cup scoring run was Dieter Muller, who netted in 10 straight games for FC Koln. Speaking after the match, Tom Bischof told the official Bundesliga website: "We knew Osnabrück play good football, and they showed that with the goal. They started well, but we stayed calm and got the equalizer." Osnabrück coach Timo Schultz admitted: "We didn't go through and that's what the cup is about. Bayern deserved to win." The visitors recorded 22 shots and had 67 per cent possession, while Osnabrück managed just five attempts with two on target. The xG statistic told a stark story of Bayern's dominance at 3.11 against Osnabrück's 0.13. Can anyone stop Kane in this competition? For now, Vincent Kompany's men are safely through to the second round.