Simy Nwankwo scored a hat-trick that powered Crotone to a 3-0 victory over Serie B leaders Benevento on Friday.
The 28-year-old's goals secured the Pythagoreans' first win since the restart of the Italian second division after three consecutive draws.
Simy grabbed two quick-fire goals within the first 20 minutes to put the hosts ahead at the Stadio Ezio Scida and he later sealed their big win with his 70th-minute effort.
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The treble stretched the tally of the Super Eagles forward to 16 goals after 31 league appearances this term and he is currently enjoying his best goalscoring run in Italy since his arrival from Portuguese outfit Gil Vicente in 2016.