Winger Osman Bukari has bagged a hat-trick for Red Star Belgrade as they won 5-0 against Pyunik Yerevan in the UEFA Champions League play-off.
Bukari opened the scoring in the 29th and increased his tally 15 minutes later after Kagawa’s goal from a lethal shot as the Serbian giants were in a comfortable lead at half-time.
The 23-year-old completed his treble for the night in the 70th minute before he was substituted six minutes later.
Mitrovic emerged from the bench to slot the ball home in the 77th minute as they edge past their opponent in style.
Bukari has become the first Ghanaian player to score three goals on his first appearance in Europe’s biggest club competition.
Red Star Belgrade will finish the last round of the qualifers against Pyunik Yerevan in Armenia for a spot in this year’s group stages.
By: Amadu Hamidu
