Bayern on edge as the roof shakes: Press reaction to the DFB-Pokal thriller | OneFootball

FC Bayern has managed to advance to the second round of the DFB-Pokal - but only just. After a wild 3:2 against third division SV Wehen Wiesbaden, there is a hailstorm of criticism in the press.

The game seemed decided after a commanding first half with a 2:0 lead, but Wiesbaden mercilessly exploited the weaknesses of the Munich team and equalised within six minutes. When Harry Kane missed a penalty in the 76th minute, the risk of humiliation grew. But in the fourth minute of stoppage time, the Englishman saved Bayern with his winning goal - and became the celebrated hero.

"That was a close call"

kicker: "That was a close call for FC Bayern." The performance strongly reminds of the shortcomings of the previous season.

BILD: "Briefly, Bayern memories of Saarbrücken and Vestenbergsgreuth were awakened ... The record champion survives the first cup round, winning in the end with 3:2."

Süddeutsche Zeitung: "The Bayern tremble until the corrugated iron shakes!" An uncomfortable cup evening with two conceded goals in six minutes and a missed penalty - before Kane saves.

Abendzeitung München: "Kompany rotates, Kane misses: FC Bayern gets mandatory victory with a black eye!"

SPIEGEL: "Wild final phase makes Bayern tremble. Kane shows unusual weaknesses - and yet becomes the match winner."

FAZ: "Kane saves stumbling Bayern in stoppage time!"

ntv: "Kane saves Bayern from humiliation after colossal collapse against third division team!" FC Bayern gives away a 2:0 lead, Kane misses from the spot - and yet decides the game.

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