Valencia star Hugo Duro on Saturday secured for himself a peculiar piece of Spanish soccer historical past.
As a lot got here en path to Los Che’s downing of Actual Betis.
Rubén Baraja’s troops marked their post-international break return to motion a short while in the past, welcoming Betis to Mestalla with sights on only a 2nd victory of the La Liga marketing campaign.
And, when all was stated and performed, that is exactly what Valencia managed, discovering their attacking verve en path to an eventual 4-2 triumph.
Taking part in a key position in as a lot was the aforementioned Hugo Duro, who, on his return to the pitch following a spell on the sidelines, notched a brace in addition to an help.
Curiously, although, Duro was additionally heading in the right direction on the fallacious finish, drawing Betis degree throughout the first-half courtesy of an personal aim.
And, owing to as a lot, the frontman made historical past.
As revealed by statisticians Opta:
‘Hugo Duro is the primary participant to be concerned in three targets in a LaLiga match, scoring and helping, and to attain in his personal aim within the twenty first century.’
Conor Laird – GSFN