(Reuters) - Sevilla striker Wissam Ben Yedder became the first player in the club's history to score a hat-trick in a European game as the Spaniards eased to a 3-0 home win over Maribor that put them top of Champions League Group E on Tuesday. Ben Yedder then latched onto a simple through ball from Franco Vazquez after some smart passing in midfield to tuck the ball under visiting goalkeeper Jasmin Handanovic and in off the far post in the 37th. They swiftly got on top with Ben Yedder and Steven Nzonzi each testing Handanovic inside seven minutes. The Slovenian champions managed to carve out a couple of early openings through Brazilian striker Marcos Tavares but were sliced open themselves by Correa, allowing Ben Yedder to break the deadlock. It was all too easy for the Spaniards from then on, with Nolito spurning several chances to join Ben Yedder on the scoresheet while Jesus Navas hit the post moments before the Frenchman completed his treble.

Source: The Star September 26, 2017 21:11 UTC