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Kane Hat-Trick Seals DFB-Pokal for Bayern Munich, Completing the Domestic Double
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Kane Hat-Trick Seals DFB-Pokal for Bayern Munich, Completing the Domestic Double

From Neue Zรผrcher Zeitung · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Harry Kane scored a hat-trick, leading Bayern Munich to a 3-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart in the German Cup final.
  • This win secured Bayern Munich's 21st DFB-Pokal title and their first domestic double in six years.
  • The match also saw fan protests against the German Football Association (DFB) with flares and chants.

Harry Kane delivered a decisive performance, scoring all three goals to secure Bayern Munich's 21st DFB-Pokal title and the domestic double. The German champions defeated holders VfB Stuttgart 3-0 in the final, marking their first such achievement in six years.

Kane's goals came in the 55th minute with a header, followed by another strike in the 80th minute after a skillful play in the box, and a penalty in stoppage time. This performance ended his personal streak of losing finals, as he netted goals 59 through 61 of his season across all competitions.

The ice-cold goal scorer Harry Kane led FC Bayern Munich to their long-awaited 21st Cup victory and the double with a hat-trick.

โ€” Neue Zรผrcher ZeitungDescribing Harry Kane's pivotal role in the DFB-Pokal final.

Despite the clear scoreline, Stuttgart put up a strong fight for much of the match, effectively containing Bayern's offense until the first goal. Stuttgart's defender Luca Jaquez had to be substituted due to a knee injury in the second half.

The final also witnessed coordinated protests from both sets of fans directed at the German Football Association (DFB). Chants and banners criticized the DFB, and pyrotechnics were ignited in a display of discontent during the second half at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.

He ended his losing streak in finals himself with the season's goals 59 to 61.

โ€” Neue Zรผrcher ZeitungHighlighting Harry Kane's personal achievement in overcoming past final losses.
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Originally published by Neue Zรผrcher Zeitung in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.