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Football: Hat trick by Polish striker Milik for Napoli

11.12.2019 14:02
Polish striker Arkadiusz Milik bagged a hat trick for Napoli in a stunning performance on Tuesday that helped his Italian side reach the knockout stage of the Champions League.
Arkadiusz Milik (right) celebrates after scoring the 1-0 lead during the UEFA Champions League Group E game between Napoli and Genk in Naples
Arkadiusz Milik (right) celebrates after scoring the 1-0 lead during the UEFA Champions League Group E game between Napoli and Genk in Naples Photo: EPA/CIRO FUSCO

The Pole, who has struggled with injuries, notched up three goals between the third and 38th minute of the match against Belgian side Genk.

The Poland international slotted in his second in the 26th minute and then converted a penalty in the 38th.

Napoli won the game 4:0, securing a place in the last 16 of the Champions League.

The Italian side finished as runners-up in their Group E on 12 points, one behind Liverpool.

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Source: PAP