That’s one way to score a hat-trick...

[SuperMatt]

For those unaware, a hat-trick is a fairly rare occurrence in which one scores 3 goals in one game in soccer (aka football) or hockey.

This is the first time I’ve heard of somebody scoring a hat-trick into their own goal though.

United States 5-0 New Zealand (Feb 20, 2022) Game Analysis - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the United States vs. New Zealand Shebelieves Cup game from February 20, 2022 on ESPN.

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New Zealand's Meikayla Moore scored 3 goals into her own net in a match against the U.S. - She got one with each foot and the third using her head. Congrats?

 

[Pumbaa]

First

https://www.twitter.com/i/web/status/1495496869513818114/

Second

https://www.twitter.com/i/web/status/1495497516938248192/

Third

https://www.twitter.com/i/web/status/1495503677334835202/

 

[tobefirst]

I was watching part of the game yesterday. I joined late and gradually discovered more and more details. "Three own goals? Wow. That's unbelievable. Wait, what? By the same person? No way." That's a remarkably bad day at the office for that defender. She was substituted after the last one and I don't know if that's the better move or if leaving her out there is better.