Meikayla Moore Own Goal Hat Trick

New Zealand Defender Meikayla Moore Scores Unforgettable Hat-Trick

Own Goals Help USWNT Secure 5-0 Victory

A Day to Forget for Moore

In a bizarre turn of events, New Zealand defender Meikayla Moore etched her name in the history books for all the wrong reasons on Sunday. Playing against the United States Women's National Team in the SheBelieves Cup, Moore became the first player to score a perfect hat-trick of own goals. During the 36th minute of the match, Moore attempted to clear a cross with her left foot, but instead sent the ball into her own net. The unfortunate goal gave the USWNT an early lead. Moore's nightmare continued in the first half, as she scored two more own goals in the 44th and 47th minutes.

The Liverpool defender's calamitous performance left New Zealand trailing 3-0 at halftime. Moore's hat-trick of own goals became known as the "Perfect Hat-Trick," as she scored with her left foot, right foot, and head.

Despite Moore's unfortunate self-inflicted goals, the USWNT went on to secure a comfortable 5-0 victory. The match served as a reminder that even the best players can have an off day, and that sometimes, the most memorable performances come from the most unexpected sources.