Orban-led Gent throw Basaksehir out of UEFA Conference League

Gift Orban's hat-trick destroys Turkish fans' hopes

By Selcuk Bugra Gokalp

ANKARA (AA) - Belgian club Gent eliminated Turkish team Istanbul Basaksehir from the UEFA Conference League with a 4-1 win Wednesday in a Round of 16 second-leg match.

Nigerian forward Gift Orban was the difference for the Belgian side as he had a hat-trick in record time in a European match in 3 minutes and 25 seconds -- scoring in the 31st, 32nd and 34th minutes.

Hugo Cuypers added another goal in the 37th minute at Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium.

Adnan Januzaj's goal in the 87th minute was the only goal for the hosts.

Gent reached the semifinals on an aggregate score of 5-2 as the first leg ended in a 1-1 draw.

Another Turkish club, Sivasspor, will take on Fiorentina from Itay in the UEFA Conference League Round of 16 second-leg match Thursday.

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