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Christian Benteke nets hat trick of headers to lift D.C. United in Atlanta

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The Belgian striker scored three goals in a 36-minute span, twice assisted by Jared Stroud, in United’s first road win of the season.

May 11, 2024 at 10:10 p.m. EDT

Striker Christian Benteke recorded his second hat trick of the season in D.C. United's 3-2 win Saturday at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Mady Mertens/Mady Mertens-USA TODAY Sports)

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ATLANTA — When it comes to aerial expertise, D.C. United’s Christian Benteke has no peers in MLS. Not only is he tall and strong, but he gets into the right positions and times his leaps to perfection before snapping a header with the power of a foot-driven shot.