Gonzalo Higuain remains to impress for Inter Miami, as he was named MLS Player of the Week on Monday after netting his first hat-trick for the East Coast club.
The club banked on Higuain’s goals to help the game against FC Cincinnati end in a 4-4 draw on Sunday.
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Gonzalo Higuain’s first hat trick in MLS earns him Player of the Week honors. pic.twitter.com/mXToK3eXAn
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 1, 2022
The award was won by Higuain, a former player for Real Madrid, Napoli, Juventus, Chelsea, and other clubs, for the second time in his career. He previously won it on matchday five of the previous season.
Shots By Gonzalo Higuain
“Pipita” Higuan was defeated this past Saturday with a flawless hat-trick, since his “hat-trick” included a variety of goals.
He blasted a strong shot with his right foot to the goalkeeper’s post on a free kick for the opening goal.
3. Tres. Tre. Trois. Three.
No matter how you say it, Gonzalo Higuaín had himself a night 👏 pic.twitter.com/3uW4QyF3Vj
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 31, 2022
Later, with the score still tied at one, he added a second goal with the help of a through pass he received inside the penalty area. Following the ball’s reception, Higuain outwitted the goalkeeper to eventually convert a free kick.
Finally, Higuain scored his final goal near the end of the first half by perfectly shooting to the right side from the 11th penalty spot.
Gonzalo Higuain has seven goals this season and his side is eleventh in the Eastern Conference, three points out of the playoffs, hence the next two games will be essential for Phil Neville’s team.
The San Jose Earthquakes, who are at the bottom of the Western Conference standings, will host Inter Miami in the following round.
MLS Team Of The Week ⚽🌟
After his standout performance against FC Cincinnati, Gonzalo Higuaín has been named to the @MLS Team of the Week!
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 1, 2022
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