BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Union Berlin qualified for the third round of the German Cup on Wednesday.
Canadian winger Alphonso Davies sealed Bayern’s move with a 5-2 win at Augsburg, which however required a comeback to materialise.
Mads Pedersen stunned the visitors in the ninth minute and scored for Augsburg, but Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting netted a brace and provided an assist for Joshua Kimmich’s goal in Bayern’s response.
An own goal from Dayot Upamecano revived Augsburg’s hopes in the 6th minute, but Jamal Musiala sealed the result with a superb shot from the far post in the 74th.
Thomas Müller came on as a substitute and provided Davies for the fifth stoppage goal.
Dortmund advanced to the third round with a 2-0 victory over second division Hannover.
Teenager Youssoufa Moukoko forced Bright Arrey-Mbi to score an own goal in the 11th minute and 19-year-old Jude Bellingham sealed victory with a penalty in the 71st.
Dortmund were looking for a performance that would restore confidence after just two wins in their last eight games in all competitions – the nature of Sunday’s 2-0 loss to Union remained stinging.
However, he was unconvincing against Hanover.
The home side had the biggest chances and should have equalized before Phil Neumann conceded the penalty for a foul on Bellingham, who came on as a substitute.
It was the first game Bellingham had not started for Dortmund since December. Manager Edin Terzić attempted to rest the England midfielder.
American Gio Reyna put in his third performance since recovering from injury.
In the closing stages, Dortmund striker Karim Adeyemi was sent off for a tactical foul to deny a clear scoring chance.
Germany striker Marco Reus missed the Borussia match through an injury sustained in the match against Union, but the sporting director said he expected him to return to action against Stuttgart on Saturday .
Surprisingly top of the Bundesliga, Union Berlin advanced with a 2-0 victory over Heidenheim, thanks to Polish defender Tymoteusz Puchacz scoring his first goal for the club.
Sven Michel scored with an elevated header early in the second half.
Stuttgart crushed Arminia Bielefeld 6-0, while Fortuna Düsseldorf beat Jahn Regensburg 2-0.
In Freiburg, Matthias Günter scored in extra time to salvage a 1-1 draw for the hosts against St. Pauli. In extra time, Ginter set up a pass for Michael Gregoritsch to score the game-winning spectacular.
Paderborn eliminated Werder Bremen 5-4 on penalties, after drawing 2-2 in regular time and extra time.
Sandhausen also beat Karlsruher 8-7 in an 11-step shootout, after a 2-2.
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