Former Kaizer Chiefs FC striker Jasond Gonzalez scored a hat-trick for Nantong Zhiyun in China League One on Saturday.
The 27-year-old Colombian netted all three goals in a 3-1 victory over Foshan Nanshi, scoring twice before the 35-minute mark and completing his treble just before the hour.
Gonzalez opened the scoring in the 17th minute and added a second fourteen minutes later. Yao Hui pulled one back for the visitors in the 36th minute, but Gonzalez sealed the win with his third goal in the 58th minute.
This performance takes his tally to 13 goals in 16 appearances this season, placing him four goals behind the league's top scorer. The result consolidated Nantong Zhiyun's position in second place, five points behind leaders Guangdong.
Gonzalez's prolific form in China contrasts with his time at Naturena, where he failed to score or assist in 13 appearances during a loan spell in the 2023/24 season.
Back home, Kaizer Chiefs sit fifth in the Premier Soccer League with 14 points from nine games. Their recent form shows three wins and two losses from the last five matches, including a 2-1 victory over Siwelele last weekend.
The club's current top scorer is Mduduzi Shabalala with two goals.
First reported at KickOff
