Jesus Ferreira becomes first American player to record back-to-back hat-tricks in Trinidad & Tobago’s 6-0 demolition
- He tied American legend Landon Donovan for most hat-tricks in USMNT history
- The win saw the USA finish first in their 2023 Gold Cup group and advance
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The USMNT recorded an impressive 6-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago to advance to the next round of the 2023 Gold Cup.
Jesus Ferrerira put his name in the US history books as he not only became the first player to record hat-tricks in back-to-back games, but also tied Landon Donovan for most hat-tricks in USMNT history with three .
‘The Pirate of the Carribean’, as commentator Stu Holden referred to Ferrerira as he recorded all three of his goals in the first half of the match on-air after getting off to a fast start.
His first goal came in the 14th minute after he got a pass just outside the box and quickly sent it to the back of the net.
The second goal came after he came to a ball that flipped around the box and took a small deflection from a defender before making its way to the net, while the third and final goal came from the penalty spot with just minutes to go. whistle of peace.
Jesus Ferrerira becomes the first American player to score back-to-back hat-tricks in the USA’s victory
The USMNT defeated Trinidad & Tobago in a 6-0 demolition in the Group Stage of the 2023 Gold Cup
Cade Cowell scored the fourth goal of the game after dribbling past the keeper and defender
Cade Cowell scored the fourth goal of the game after dribbling past both the keeper and last defender on a breakaway early in the second half.
Gianluca Busio scored the fifth goal of the match just over 10 minutes later.
Substitute Brandon Vaquez scored the sixth and final goal of the one-sided affair after scoring in the 94th minute of stoppage time.
The landslide victory made it the second game in a row that the US scored six goals after beating Saint Kitts & Nieves 6-0 a few days ago.
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