Justin Kluivert made a name for himself when he achieved a feat never seen before in Premier League history: scoring a hat-trick of penalties in a single match.
The Dutch forward’s clinical performance was instrumental in AFC Bournemouth’s thrilling 4-2 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux, a match that also showed the relentless work of Evanilson, who won all three penalties, Footballrover reports.
Wolves entered the game on a four-match unbeaten streak, but their high-scoring encounters (48 goals in total this season) set the stage for another dramatic clash.
It took less than a minute for Bournemouth to strike, as Toti Gomes’ reckless challenge on Evanilson handed the visitors a penalty. Kluivert stepped up with confidence, converting with ease.
Wolves, however, responded just two minutes later through Jørgen Strand Larsen’s header, raising hopes of another end-to-end showdown.
The momentum shifted again when Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez blasted home an exquisite finish following a slick move.
José Sá’s misstep in the box then handed the Cherries their second penalty, and Kluivert made no mistake, doubling his tally with a precise strike.
Wolves’ defensive frailties were laid bare as Bournemouth relentlessly exploited gaps, with Evanilson and Kluivert proving to be a constant menace.
Kluivert’s historic hat-trick seals Bournemouth’s victory
Despite a brief resurgence from Wolves, who narrowed the deficit through Strand Larsen, calamity struck once more.
Sá’s second foul on Evanilson gave Kluivert the chance to register his name in the record books.
The 24-year-old forward calmly completed his hat-trick of penalties, restoring Bournemouth’s two-goal lead and ensuring their first win after two consecutive losses.
This historic win pushes Wolves into dangerous territory, while Bournemouth’s triumph at Molineux highlights their potential resurgence.
Justin Kluivert’s record-breaking display, combined with Evanilson’s tireless contributions, will be remembered as one of the Premier League’s most extraordinary performances.
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