A hat-trick is three goals by one player in a single match. Learn its types, the origin of the name, and how it differs from a poker.
A hat-trick is one player scoring three goals in a single match. It's a special individual achievement, and the player is often given the match ball in tribute.
Origin of the name
The term comes from cricket in the 19th century, where a player achieving three feats in a row was rewarded with a "hat." The expression later moved to football to mean three goals.
The perfect hat-trick
A hat-trick is called "perfect" if the player scores his three goals three ways: with the right foot, the left foot, and a header. It's rarer and harder than an ordinary hat-trick.
What about four goals?
Scoring four goals is often called a "poker," and five goals is a very rare feat. These moments enter the history books and immortalize their scorers.
Why does a hat-trick stay a dream?
Because it needs luck, quality and a moment of inspiration in a single match. Follow the best goals and hat-tricks live on Shahid Live.
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