VfB Stuttgart dominated the first half by limiting Bayern Munich’s play and creating more goal closeness. Bayern faded somewhat as the match progressed, but needed an opener to swing the game. Harry Kane provided it by heading in the opening goal. He then showed high-level control by spinning around a defender with one touch before finishing to secure the win. A late penalty gave him the chance to score a hat trick. Kane described the final as among the best nights of his career and said scoring in a final and finishing a long, tough season made it perfect. He will now prepare for the World Cup with England, aiming to win their first title in 60 years.
"VfB Stuttgart dominated the first half, restricting the Bavarians' play and getting much closer to a goal. They faded somewhat as the game wore on but, to truly tip the game in their favor, Bayern Munich needed the opener. Then it came through Harry Kane, who headed in the all important opening goal."
"In a display of true world class quality, the former Tottenham Hotspur player spun around a player with perfect control with one touch before burying the shot to seal the victory. A late penalty allowed him the chance to bag a hat trick. All in all, one can say it was a pretty decent game for the 32-year-old."
""That was definitely one of the best nights of my career," Kane explained breathlessly after the final whistle, as captured by Bayern's official website. "I was incredibly excited for this final. I'd heard so much about it from many players who had already experienced this final with the club. I wanted to make the team proud, I wanted to make the fans proud. And then to score a hat-trick in a final - it's just a very special game and a very special feeling. I'm extremely proud of that. It's been a long and tough season. To finish it like this is perfect.""
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