Harry Kane creates DFB-Pokal history as Bayern Munich hero hits epic milestone in chaotic final

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A remarkable Harry Kane hat-trick inspired Bayern Munich to DFB-Pokal glory over VfB Stuttgart.The England international bagged all of the Bavarians’ goals as they routed their rivals 3-0 to complete the domestic double, having wrapped up the Bundesliga title earlier in May.Kane simply cannot stop scoring for Bayern this termGettyHis trio of strikes also took his season tally to an absurd 61 goals for Bayern across all competitions, underlining his status as one of the world’s best.Kane got the rout underway in the 55th minute when he found himself unmarked at the back post to meet Michael Olise’s cross with a powerful header that left Stuttgart gloveman Alexander Nubel with no chance.His opener marked the first time he’d netted in a major final for club and country, although his goal quickly brought a stoppage in action.Immediately after the ball hit the back of the net, hundreds of joyous Bayern supporters commemorated Kane’s goal by ripping flares.Smoke and mirrorsBut the volume of flares lit became problematic, as the entire pitch at the Olympiastadion in Berlin was cloaked in smoke, prompting referee Sven Jablonski to pause the game.Jablonski then consulted with both goalkeepers and captains, assessing their visibility.The stoppage ultimately lasted five minutes before Jablonski resumed the action, although the players remained barely visible on the pitch from the broadcast.Luckily for the players and officials, the smoke soon cleared, allowing the pace of play to ramp back up.Kane doubled Bayern’s advantage in the 79th minute when he coolly slotted home from inside Stuttgart’s 18-yard box.The 32-year-old then completed his hat-trick in second-half stoppage time from the penalty spot.The pitch was not visible from above due to the smoke generated by flaresPremier SportsKane has simply been unstoppable this season for BayernKane was afforded a spot kick attempt after Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller handled Olise’s cross.More to follow…