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Europa League: Austria Wien 1-5 AC Milan

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AC Milan Striker Andre Silva scored a hat trick, as he helped the Rossoneri record a decisive 5-1 victory over home side Austria Wien in their Europa League Group D opener.

The home side dominated from the outset on Thursday, taking the lead early on through Turkey International Hakan Calhanoglu, before Silva scored twice in quick succession to make it 3-0 at the interval.

(L-R) Austria Wien's defender from Austria Alexander Borkovic , Austria Wien's defender from Austria Christoph Martschinko and AC Milan's midfielder from Italy Giacomo Bonaventura vie for the ball during the UEFA Europa League group D football match FK Austria Wien v AC Milan in Vienna, Austria on September 14, 2017. (Photo by AFP)

The hosts pulled one back following a powerful header from Alexandar Borkovic shortly after the break, before Portuguese marksman completed his treble, restoring their 3-goal cushion.

But, Manager Vincenzo Montella's boys were in no mood to slow down when substitute Suso wrapped-up the fine victory with a half-hour still to play, as he unleashed a thumping strike that deflected into the back of the net.


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