Bayern begins German Cup defence with 3-1 win over Cottbus

By: CiaráN Fahey, The Associated Press Posted: 4:44 PM CDT Monday, Aug. 12, 2019 Last Modified: 5:11 PM CDT Monday, Aug. 12, 2019

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BERLIN - Bayern Munich began its German Cup defence on Monday with a 3-1 win at former Bundesliga side Energie Cottbus, which was relegated from Germany's third division last season.

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BERLIN - Bayern Munich began its German Cup defence on Monday with a 3-1 win at former Bundesliga side Energie Cottbus, which was relegated from Germany's third division last season.

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BERLIN – Bayern Munich began its German Cup defence on Monday with a 3-1 win at former Bundesliga side Energie Cottbus, which was relegated from Germany’s third division last season.

It was a battling performance from the youthful home side, rewarded with Berkan Taz’s consolation from the penalty spot in injury time.

Cottbus goalkeeper Lennart Moser was the team’s busiest player, earning the man of the match award. The 19-year-old deflected Robert Lewandowski’s shot onto the crossbar in the 14th minute but couldn’t prevent the Poland striker from breaking the deadlock on a rebound in the 32nd.

Munich's Joshua Kimmich, left, and Felix Bruegmann, right, from Cottbus challenge for the ball during the German soccer cup, DFB Pokal, first Round match between FC Energie Cottbus and FC Bayern Munich in Cottbus, Germany, Monday, Aug. 12, 2019. (Robert Michael/dpa via AP)

“We have to be more precise with the last pass in the final third,” Bayern coach Niko Kovac said.

The visitors had to wait until the 65th for the second goal, a fierce strike from distance from Coman after he cut inside from the left.

Substitute Leon Goretzka sealed the result in the 85th, with the ball taking a slight deflection from Lewandowski before going in.

Kovac took the opportunity to bring on record signing Lucas Hernandez for his Bayern debut in the 89th.

Earlier, 10-man Wolfsburg needed extra time to beat third-division Hallescher FC 5-3. Stuttgart won 1-0 at third-division Hansa Rostock, while Karlsruher SC defeated second-division rival Hannover 2-0.

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