"Two own goals and a Harry Kane header helped Bayern Munich book their spot in the quarter-finals of the DFB-Pokal, beating Union Berlin 3-2 in the last 16 on Wednesday. However, two penalties from Leopold Querfeld - one conceded by Kane - ensured it was far from a routine victory for Bayern, who held off the hosts' attempted fightback at the Stadion An der Alten Forsterei."
"Vincent Kompany selected a strong starting lineup and saw his team race into a two-goal lead within 24 minutes. A Joshua Kimmich corner deflected in off the thigh of the unfortunate Ilyas Ansah after 12 minutes, before Kane rose highest to nod another of his captain's set-piece deliveries home. Union appeared to be back in the tie when Jonathan Tah handled from a long throw-in, allowing Querfeld to rifle in from the spot,"
"Bayern's recent record in the DFB-Pokal leaves plenty to be desired. This victory ensures they will participate in the quarter-finals for just the second time in the last six seasons (also 2022-23), having previously done so in 13 straight editions. They might count themselves somewhat fortunate to advance after attempting just six shots and amassing 0.74 expected goals (xG), with Union recording 18 shots and 2.69 xG - albeit with a substantial portion coming from their two spot-kicks."
Bayern Munich beat Union Berlin 3-2 to reach the DFB-Pokal quarter-finals. Goals came via two own goals and a Harry Kane header, while Leopold Querfeld scored twice from the penalty spot. Joshua Kimmich delivered a corner that deflected off Ilyas Ansah and Kane converted another set-piece header. Jonathan Tah handled a long throw-in to allow Union's first penalty, and Kane conceded the second after an elbow on Diogo Leite. Bayern managed only six shots and 0.74 xG versus Union's 18 shots and 2.69 xG, making the win narrow and hard-fought.
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