Bournemouth's Justin Kluivert scored a hat-trick in a stunning 4-1 victory over Newcastle at St. James' Park. The young forward's impressive treble propelled his team to their tenth unbeaten game in the Premier League, while also shattering the Magpies' nine-match winning streak. Kluivert's memorable performance not only secured a vital win for Bournemouth, but also left his father Patrick in the dust with two more Premier League goals scored at St. James' Park than his father managed in his brief spell with the Magpies.
Bournemouth Thrash Newcastle With Kluivert Treble, End Magpies' Unbeaten Run
In a stunning upset, Bournemouth defeated Newcastle 4-1 at St. James' Park on Saturday, thanks to a dazzling hat-trick from forward Justin Kluivert. The victory snapped Newcastle's nine-match winning streak and marked Bournemouth's tenth unbeaten game in the Premier League.
Kluivert, the son of legendary striker Patrick Kluivert, opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a clinical finish from inside the box. He doubled Bournemouth's lead in the 30th minute with a superb solo effort, dribbling through the Newcastle defense before firing the ball into the top corner.
Newcastle pulled a goal back through Callum Wilson in the 50th minute, but Kluivert completed his hat-trick in the 70th minute to seal the victory for Bournemouth. Dominic Solanke added a fourth goal for the visitors in stoppage time.
Kluivert's performance was not only impressive for its individual brilliance but also for its historical significance. His father, Patrick, also played for Newcastle but only scored one goal at St. James' Park during his brief spell with the club in 2004. With his hat-trick, Justin now has two more Premier League goals at St. James' Park than his father.
The victory moves Bournemouth up to 11th in the Premier League standings, while Newcastle remains in third place despite the setback.
Top 5 FAQs Related to Bournemouth, Newcastle, and the Kluivert Family
1. Who is Justin Kluivert?
Justin Kluivert is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bournemouth. He is the son of legendary striker Patrick Kluivert.
2. What is Justin Kluivert's relationship to Newcastle?
Justin Kluivert's father, Patrick, played for Newcastle from 2004 to 2005. Justin himself scored a hat-trick against Newcastle on January 21, 2023, at St. James' Park.
3. How many Premier League goals has Justin Kluivert scored at St. James' Park?
Justin Kluivert has scored three Premier League goals at St. James' Park, two more than his father, Patrick, managed.
4. What is the significance of Bournemouth's victory over Newcastle?
Bournemouth's victory over Newcastle ended the Magpies' nine-match winning streak and marked Bournemouth's tenth unbeaten game in the Premier League. It also moved Bournemouth up to 11th in the Premier League standings.
5. Who is the current manager of Bournemouth?
The current manager of Bournemouth is Gary O'Neil.
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