Berlin, Oct. 30 -- Bayern Munich advanced to the German Cup round of 16 after recovering from an early setback to defeat a spirited Cologne 4-1 on Wednesday.
The hosts began with purpose, pressing aggressively and unsettling the Bundesliga champions. Their bright start paid off after half an hour when Ragnar Ache rose highest to nod in Isak Johannesson's corner. Yet their lead lasted only five minutes as Luis Diaz leveled from close range, despite strong suspicions of offside in the buildup.
The equalizer shifted momentum firmly toward the visitors. Harry Kane put Bayern ahead before the break with a composed finish, spinning away from his marker and curling into the far corner. Cologne, who had shown impressive organization early on, fad...