Meikayla Moore receives outpouring of support after scoring three own goals in 36 minutes

Meikayla Moore has received an outpouring of support after scoring a perfect hat-trick of own goals in the first half of New Zealand’s clash against the United States.

The two sides met in the SheBelieves Cup, an invitational tournament held in California and Texas.

Moore was making her fiftieth appearance for the Football Ferns, but a day for celebration soon turned into a nightmare.

The 25-year-old, who plays for Liverpool in the Women’s Championship, turned the ball into the back of her own net in the fifth minute, sixth minute and 36th minute.

It was soon pointed out that Moore has scored a perfect hat-trick of own goals, scoring with her left foot, right foot and head.

Her unwelcome feat soon went viral, but it also prompted an outpouring of support for the defender.

Gotham FC head coach Scott Parkinson wrote: “Meikayla Moore will bounce back. Playing against the best team on the planet, who are delivering UNREAL balls into the box.

“For all the keyboard warriors giving her a bit of shit, get back in your mums basement. She’s doing things that 99.9% could only dream about! Good player!”

Meikayla Moore will bounce back. Playing against the best team on the planet, who are delivering UNREAL balls into the box.For all the keyboard warriors giving her a bit of shit, get back in your mums basement.She’s doing things that 99.9% could only dream about! Good player!

Kieran Theivam, communications manager for the Women’s Super League and Championship, wrote: “Meikayla Moore will bounce back. Playing for your country is the greatest honour, but sometimes the game can be cruel.

“This won’t define her, and let’s not forget the opposition. Pleased we have her and a host of top players & people in the FA Women’s Championship.”

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