Justin Kluivert Makes Premier League History With Hat-Trick Of Penalties

Justin Kluivert became the first player to score a hat trick of penalties in a Premier League match in Bournemouth’s 4-2 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

Bournemouth forward, Evanilson, also became the first player to win three penalties in a single Premier League fixture.

Kluivert, the son of legendary Netherlands, Ajax, and Barcelona player Patrick, scored from the penalty spot in the third, 18th, and 74th minutes, marking his 50th appearance for Bournemouth. His efforts helped secure all three points for Andoni Iraola’s team at Molineux.

“To go in the history books is amazing. Super happy with it,” Kluivert said.

The win provisionally moved Bournemouth up to 11th in the table, while Wolves dropped into the relegation zone.

The 25-year-old joined Bournemouth from Roma in 2023.

Meanwhile, Wolves manager, Gary O’Neil expressed his “full support” for José Sá after the goalkeeper confronted angry fans at halftime of the team’s defeat.

Sá conceded two of the record three penalties converted by Kluivert after being tackled while receiving back-passes. The Portuguese goalkeeper then engaged in a dispute with frustrated fans, who were subsequently escorted out of the stadium.

O’Neil said he did not see the incident but offered his backing to Sá.

“Situations like this that we’re in have heightened emotions and responses,” said O’Neil, who is under pressure with his team in 18th place.

“José Sá has my full support. Whatever he needs from me he will get. The passes he received today he shouldn’t have received. The first one he can clear much quicker; of course, he can. None of the players have anything but my full support. We tackle this difficult situation together.”