New Zealand Woman's defender Meikayla Moore scores perfect hat-trick of own goals
By Amreen
Key Summary:
1. New Zealand Woman's defender Meikayla Moore scored a hat-trick of own goals against the US.
2. The Liverpool player scored all three goals in the first half.
3. NZ went on to lose 5-0 to the US in the SheBelievesCup.
New Zealand Woman's defender, Meikayla Moore, achieved a rare unwanted feat when she scored three goals in her country's SheBelievesCup clash with the US.
Moore scored all three goals in the first half, making it nearly impossible for The Football Ferns to mount a comeback. They eventually went on to lose 5-0 on Sunday.
New Zealand defender Meikayla Moore has a hat trick against the US today…..but here’s the thing: they are all own goals.
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) February 20, 2022
This is all happened in the 1st half as well.
Wild stuff. @StoolFootball pic.twitter.com/IxcxGBrH4O
Her first two goals came within the opening six minutes, while the third came less than half an hour later. To make matters worse, Moore scored the perfect hat-trick - as her own goals were completed with her left foot, right foot, and her head.
Spare a thought for New Zealand & Liverpool Womens defender Meikayla Moore who has managed to score a hat-trick of own goals against the USA before being subbed in the 40th minute. ? pic.twitter.com/Q0GFGvQJPA
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) February 20, 2022
Plenty of Liverpool fans showed their support for the club's centre-back, who signed for The Reds in 2020.
Always YNWA ❤️ @MeikaylaMoore pic.twitter.com/aXGrWKEoUR
— Olivia (@Chaoticfootie) February 20, 2022
She’s battled back from tough injuries inc. snapping her Achilles in 2019. And is part of the Liverpool team who could win promotion back to the WSL in a matter of weeks.
— Caoimhe O'Neill (@CaoimheSport) February 21, 2022
To those who know her, Meikayla Moore is already known for so much more than scoring three own goals.
Sending some love out to Liverpool / NZ national team defender Meikayla Moore. This beautiful game can be cruel despite the hard work and passion. #USWNT
— Blake of the North (@ChaskaBlake) February 21, 2022
Plus, the three own goals really aren't a reflection of Meikayla Moore as a player.
— Milly McEvoy (@milly_mcevoy) February 20, 2022
Liverpool haven't conceded a goal in the league since November, please watch her in action for Liverpool before judging, you might enjoy what you see while you are at it. https://t.co/T5EpKPqPj7
Moore has gone on to make 15 appearances for Liverpool in all competitions.
US defender Ali Krieger tweeted her support for Moore during the game.
"I’m so proud of the USWNT, 3-0 at half vs NZ, but I do have to say my heart goes out to Moore.
I’m so proud of @USWNT , 3-0 at half vs NZ but I do have to say my heart goes out to Moore. This beautiful game can be cruel sometimes and today doesn’t define her! I can’t imagine the pressure she feels atm and I hope she’s okay. #SheBelievesCup
— Ali Krieger (@alikrieger) February 20, 2022
"This beautiful game can be cruel sometimes and today doesn’t define her! I can’t imagine the pressure she feels atm and I hope she’s okay."