Didier Drogba
Didier
Drogba launched his Major League Soccer career in style, scoring a
hat-trick on his first start for new club Montreal Impact in a 4-3 win
over Chicago Fire, AFP reports.
The former Chelsea striker opened his
goalscoring account on 21 minutes before Chicago battled back into the
contest to take a 3-2 lead early in the second half.
But two typically clinical Drogba
strikes just after the hour mark capped a memorable evening for the
37-year-old Ivory Coast legend, who celebrated by presenting his jersey
to a fan after the match.
“The crowd was amazing,” Drogba told
reporters. “And, you know, this Man of the Match [trophy] that they gave
me at the end, it’s for them. I give it to them.”
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Drogba’s
treble was the classic striker’s full house – one goal scored with his
left boot, another with his right and another from his head.
It left interim Impact coach Mauro Biello purring with pleasure. “What can I say? What a performance from Didier,” Biello said.
“He’s such a committed person. He’s won everywhere.
“He came here with a great spirit, with such a will to win. And we saw that tonight.”
Nevertheless Drogba was not happy with his team’s display in the win.
“For me, it’s not a good result,” Drogba said.
Title : Drogba hits hat-trick
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