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Haller: Ajax star sets Champions League record against Besiktas

The Cote d’Ivoire international wrote his name in the competition’s history books having found the net against the Turkish elite division outfit

Sebastien Haller has become the first player in Champions League history to score five goals in his first two appearances in the competition.

The Cote d’Ivoire international achieved this feat following his goal in Ajax’s 2-0 triumph over Besiktas on Tuesday evening.

Prior to the Ivorian’s historic feat against the Turkish Super Lig outfit, the African star had become just the second player after Netherlands great Marco Van Basten to score four goals on his maiden game in the tournament in the 5-1 decimation of Sporting CP.