Bayern Begin German Cup Defense With 3-1 Win Over Cottbus
BERLIN (AP) - Bayern Munich began their German Cup defense 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.
"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.
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.
"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.