Ghanaian striker Samuel Asamoah had a mixed match for Sint Truiden as he netted a hat-trick before being sent off in the 5-2 thumping against KAS Eupen in the Belgian Jupilar Pro league on Saturday.

The Canaries started the game strongly before fetching the opener in the 13th minute through Mory Konaté.

But two quick strikes from Smail Prevljak and Jens Cools turned the tie in favour of KAS Eupen.

However, Sint Truiden responded with two goals courtesy Samuel Asamoah in the 42nd and 45th minute respectively.

Asamoah completed his hat-trick in the 63rd minute but his joy was cut short after referee Christof Dierick brandish his second yellow card in the game for partially pulling his shirt over his head, after he had been given a caution in the 52nd minute.

USA international Chris Durkin sealed the victory for Sint Truiden with a 95th-minute goal to send their fans at the Stayen Stadium into the jubilant mood.

Asamoah has scored 4 goals in 24 leagues games for Sint Truiden in the ongoing campaign.

He was handed a caution by referee Christof Dierick in the 52nd minute before facing the rigorous of the law after partially removing his shirt in the wake of scoring his third goal of the night.

Asamoah wanted to show off the ‘Jesus loves you’ inscription on his shirt after netting his first hattrick in the season.

“Of course I knew that I was not allowed to do that,” says a timid Asamoah afterwards.

“It was from sheer emotion that I did it. I am especially happy for our team and staff that we are playing such a good game and achieving the three points.

“I can’t remember when I scored three more times. It must have been a long time ago. (Laughs) I like it. It is a shame that I will have to miss next week’s game, but I have every confidence in our team.”

Asamoah has scored 4 goals in 24 leagues games for Sint Truiden in the ongoing campaign.