Nigerian-born midfielder Paul Salami has made a significant impact in the Australian U23 league, scoring a stunning hat-trick to lead his team to a 3-0 victory over the Melbourne Sharks.
The 21-year-old super kid opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a confident finish after a swift counter-attack.
The match took a dramatic turn in the 40th minute when Sharks defender Liam Mastos was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge, leaving his team to battle with 10 men.
Salami took advantage of the numerical superiority, striking again in the 52nd minute with a precise finish after a well-worked team move.
Salami capped off his brilliant performance with a third goal in the 75th minute dazzling his way through the sharks defence to complete his hat-trick in style and securing all three points for his team.
He commanded the midfield with a blend of composure and creativity, displaying exceptional skill, intelligence, and a knack for clinical finishing.
His hat-trick secured him the match ball and solidified his reputation as one of the league’s most thrilling young talents.
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