Harry Kane began the DFB Cup final deep in his own half, helping Bayern build play with movement and long passes, but he was not involved in attacking chances early. By half-time, he had not recorded a shot on goal, and the night looked difficult for the 32-year-old. Kane then scored three goals in 42 minutes, reaching his 58th, 59th, and 60th goals of the season. He finished with five shots, three on target and one striking the crossbar. His hat-trick matched rare DFB Cup final scoring feats previously achieved by only a few players. Vincent Kompany praised Kane’s character and complete game.
"Harry Kane 's first touches of the ball in the DFB Cup final came deep in his own half. Much like Franz Beckenbauer in his day, playing as a libero, the Bayern striker collected the ball as the team built up play, attempting to create gaps with his movement and open up space with his long, pinpoint passes. Up front, however, the England captain was nowhere to be seen at first. By half-time, the striker had not managed a single shot on goal."
"It took Kane just 42 minutes to score his three goals - his 58th, 59th and 60th of the season - with only the legendary Gerd Müller having surpassed this incredible tally 55 years ago with 66 goals in the 1972/73 season. "This was definitely one of the best nights of my career. I was so looking forward to this final. I'd heard so much from all the players who'd experienced this final before with the club." Kane himself said after the final whistle."
"Kane went on to have five shots before the final whistle, three of which found the net, whilst one crashed back off the crossbar. "Harry has the character for these big games and the big moments. He's shown what an outstanding player he is. His game is complete," praised his coach Vincent Kompany."
"Only Uwe Seeler for Hamburg in 1963, Roland Wohlfarth for Bayern in 1986 and Robert Lewandowski for Borussia Dortmund in 2012 had previously scored three goals in a DFB Cup final. And what a hat-trick it was. The opener was a magnificent diving header, the se"
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