MESSI Says Hola To 2010 With A Hat-Trick

Lionel MESSI kick offs 2010 the same he did it in 2009, scoring a hat trick on his first match of the year. On top of that, he also made another as Barcelona completed the night with a 5-0 over Tenerife.

His first two goals were clinical finishing made easier for him after some good work from Bojan KRKIC but it was his third goal that was simply sublime. Again Bojan, miscontrolled slightly on the edge of the area, forcing him to lay the ball back to Lionel, who then chipped the ball into the far corner with goalkeeper Sergio ARAGONESES barely off his line.


Gonzalo HIGUAIN was also on target for Real Madrid in their 2-0 win against Real Mallorca. Meanwhile in Italy, German DENIS was the hero for Napoli scoring in their 1-0 win over Sampdoria. Still in Serie A, Jose Ignacio CASTILLO scored Fiorentina winning goal against Bari but was sent off 5 minutes later.

In the lesser know Greek League, Ignacio SCOCCO, Ismael BLANCO (both for AEK Athens) and Emanuel PERRONE (twice for Atromitos) as their respective ended their match in thrilling 3-3 draw. Lastly Mauro MILANO was on target for his side Iraklis in their 2-4 defeat to Aris Salonika.

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