‘The second half was a fight’ — Bayern Munich’s Vincent Kompany appreciates battle in win over Union Berlin

After two matches it is clear — Union Berlin is a problem for Bayern Munich.

In the DFB-Pokal round of 16, the Bavarians scuffled their way to a 3-2 victory that was powered by two own goals from the Iron Ones. It was a battle from start to finish, but Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany can appreciate that type of effort from his squad.

“I thought we did many things right in the first half. The second half was a fight, we defended their set pieces well and were unlucky with the penalty. For me that was not a penalty on Harry Kane. His arm and the opponent’s arm were in the same position,” Kompany said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “When you go for the ball with momentum there shouldn’t be a penalty. I’m a former defender and am familiar with such situations. I hope we’ll continue and come back to Berlin [for the final]. Such games are part of the journey.”

Kompany is not wrong — winning cannot always be aesthetic. While fans would have preferred a more convincing showing, Kompany was just happy to survive and advance.

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