Porto's Yacine Brahimi celebrates his goal against BATE Borisov during their Champions League Group H soccer match at Dragao stadium in Porto September 17, 2014 (Photo: Reuters)
Porto's Algerian midfielder Yacine Brahimi expressed his delight at scoring a hat-trick on Wednesday's champions League clash against BATE Borisov.
The Portuguese side thrashed Bate Borisov 6-0 in their group stages' opener on Wednesday.
The game saw an impressive performance from team's Algerian midfielder Brahimi who scored a hat-trick in his first Champions League's appearance.
"For a first match it is incredible," Brahimi told Reuters after the game.
"This was also the first time I scored three goals. We played very well and we must go on like this. I’m very happy. I have to thank all."
The 24-year-old joined Porto from Spanish side Granada after his strong displays with Algeria at the World Cup.
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