Bayern edge past holders Dortmund into German Cup quarters


Soccer Football - DFB Cup Third Round - Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - December 20, 2017 Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski attempts to block the ball REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

BERLIN (Reuters) - Bayern Munich reached the German Cup quarter-finals after being made to sweat for a 2-1 victory over holders Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday having dominated for much of the game.

The German champions twice hit the woodwork in a furious start before Jerome Boateng headed them into the lead in the 12th minute.

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