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1997/98: Asprilla's perfect haul does trick for Newcastle

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Newcastle United FC's first UEFA Champions League group campaign got off to a dream start as Faustino Asprilla scored a memorable hat-trick at St James' Park to overcome FC Barcelona 3-2.

Newcastle's Faustino Asprilla celebrates scoring against Barcelona
Newcastle's Faustino Asprilla celebrates scoring against Barcelona ©Getty Images
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