In a captivating Bundesliga clash on Sunday, Bayern Munich edged out Wolfsburg with a late surge to secure a 3-2 victory, marking a promising start for their new coach, Vincent Kompany.
The match kicked off with Wolfsburg displaying early momentum. French winger Sacha Boey delivered a precise cross that set up Jamal Musiala for an easy tap-in, giving the hosts an initial lead.
However, Bayern's resilience shone through in the second half. A controversial penalty was awarded after Tiago Tomas was fouled by Boey, allowing Lovro Majer to convert confidently from the spot. Wolfsburg capitalized on their momentum as Patrick Wimmer assisted Majer, who netted his second goal of the night.
The turning point came when Jakub Kaminski inadvertently scored an own goal, leveling the score. The decisive moment arrived in the 82nd minute when Serge Gnabry, assisted by none other than Harry Kane, slotted the ball into the corner, sealing the win for Bayern.
Gnabry expressed his elation, stating, \"We are very happy and are happy to take it. It's good for morale and self-confidence. It was a very exhausting Sunday afternoon. The equalizer straight after halftime knocked our socks off a bit. Then we were down 2-1, which made it even more difficult. But at the end of the day, we were rewarded and won 3-2.\"
The match also highlighted the impressive performances of newcomers Harry Kane and Michael Olise, who consistently found threatening positions against Wolfsburg's defense. Despite their efforts, goalkeeper Kamil Grabara made several outstanding saves to keep Wolfsburg in the game until the final whistle.
With this victory, Bayern Munich sets a positive tone for the season under Kompany's leadership, showcasing both tactical prowess and the ability to perform under pressure.
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