SPORT:Franck Ribery hit by scarf as Bayern Munich win in German Cup

Franck Ribery hit by scarf as Bayern Munich win in German Cup

Franck Ribery was hit in the face with a scarf by a spectator as holders Bayern Munich beat Hamburg 3-1 to reach the last 16 of the German Cup.

The midfielder, back after a long injury layoff, scored Bayern's third before a fan ran on to the pitch and confronted him late on.

"Fortunately, nothing much happened,'' Ribery told German television.

Robert Lewandowski and David Alaba also scored for Bayern. Pierre-Michel Lasogga headed in a late consolation.

Bundesliga leaders Bayern are unbeaten in the league and Champions League this season, and they took an early lead in this game when forward Lewandowski fired in a rebound after an error by Hamburg defender Heiko Westermann.

Alaba's long-distance shot on the stroke of half-time caught out home goalkeeper Jaroslav Drobny to put Pep Guardiola's side in control.

Ribery, back after a long injury layoff, wrapped up the win with a deflected strike.

Bayern play Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga this weekend, before facing Roma in the Champions League next week.

A fan ran on to the pitch and hit Bayern Munich midfielder Franck Ribery in the face with his scarf

Ribery had scored Bayern Munich's third

Robert Lewandowski scored his 10th goal of the season for Bayern

Bayern Munich have not lost a game since they were beaten by Borussia Dortmund in the German Super Cup in Augus
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