AUSSIE James Troisi celebrated the resumption of the Turkish league with a hat-trick in a 3-1 triumph that also saw Mile Jedinak make his competitive debut for Genclerbirligi.
Troisi put his team in front at Keyserispor before the home side levelled five minutes into the second half.
Troisi struck again on 56 minutes before completing his hat-trick two minutes from time. He also picked up a yellow card in the dying seconds of the match.
Jedinak put in a full shift for his new club with another Aussie, striker Bruce Djite, coming off the bench for the final 13 minutes of the encounter.
The wins eases Genclerbirligi away from the relegation zone and up in to 12th spot.
As for other Turkish-based Aussies, goalkeeper Michael Petkovic enjoyed another clean sheet as Sivasspor saw off a Harry Kewell-less Galatasaray 2-0.
Troisi struck again on 56 minutes before completing his hat-trick two minutes from time. He also picked up a yellow card in the dying seconds of the match.
Jedinak put in a full shift for his new club with another Aussie, striker Bruce Djite, coming off the bench for the final 13 minutes of the encounter.
The wins eases Genclerbirligi away from the relegation zone and up in to 12th spot.
As for other Turkish-based Aussies, goalkeeper Michael Petkovic enjoyed another clean sheet as Sivasspor saw off a Harry Kewell-less Galatasaray 2-0.
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