Bayern crush Mainz to progress into German Cup quarters

BERLIN, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- Three first-half goals paved the way for Bayern Munich's emphatic 4-0 victory over hapless Mainz in the German Cup round of 16 on Wednesday.

The German record champions took the reins from the starting whistle and came to chances through Kingsley Coman and Jamal Musiala in the opening stages.

Bayern's lively start paid off as the visitors broke the deadlock in the 17th minute wh