Justin Kluivert revels in overtaking his father Patrick's St James' Park record after stunning hat-trick leads Bournemouth to shock win at Newcastle
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Justin Kluivert revealed his delight at overtaking his legendary father's scoring record at St James' Park after bagging a hat-trick in Bournemouth's shock 4-1 win over Newcastle. The Dutchman produced another electric showing as he returned to the Cherries starting XI by scoring three brilliant strikes with his final effort a wicked shot from range.
![[Kluivert starred as he scored twice in the first-half before adding a third goal late on]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/18/15/94242265-0-image-a-2_1737215693929.jpg)
Kluivert's mesmerising dribbling and creativity made it a nightmare afternoon for Newcastle's defenders who were helpless to stop Bournemouth putting a damning end to their nine-match winning streak. His father, Patrick, previously played one season for Newcastle after joining on a free transfer in 2004 having left Barcelona and went on to make 37 appearances for the club.
![[Patrick Kluivert previously played one season for Newcastle after joining on a free transfer in 2004]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/18/15/94242289-0-image-m-4_1737215700906.jpg)
Kluivert Snr netted 13 goals during his brief spell in the Premier League, but only found the back of the net once at St James' Park, with his son overtaking that tally in dominant fashion on Saturday. The unusual family matter see's the youngster take the bragging rights and Kluivert Jnr revealed he will be winding his dad up about smashing his goals record when they speak.
![[The 25-year-old (right) was buoyed by Bournemouth's deserved win that was inspired by his three goals]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/18/15/94242259-0-image-a-5_1737215720951.jpg)
Justin Kluivert revealed his delight at overtaking his legendary father's scoring record at St James' Park after bagging a hat-trick against Newcastle. Kluivert starred as he scored twice in the first-half before adding a third goal late on. Patrick Kluivert previously played one season for Newcastle after joining on a free transfer in 2004.
