Christian Benteke determined to reproduce Belgium form for Crystal Palace after Belgium hat-trick

Treble: Christian Benteke
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Giuseppe Muro11 October 2016

Christian Benteke is looking to continue his good form for Belgium with Crystal Palace after he scored the fastest-ever goal in World Cup qualifying on Monday.

Benteke netted after eight seconds and went on to complete his hat-trick before being substituted in a 6-0 defeat of Gibraltar last night. The goal beat the record set by San Marino’s Davide Gualtieri against England in 1993.

"The coach told us to press high as soon as the game kicked off," Benteke told Belgian network RTBF.

"Their defender did not anticipate the back pass well and I got ahead of him and made for the goal."

Benteke, who has six goals in nine games for club and country this season, said ahead of the clash with West Ham this weekend: “The last few weeks I feel good and that you see on the field. I want to hold this form at my club.”

Check out Benteke's record-breaking goal below

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