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VIDEO: Christian Benteke scores a hat trick of headers as D.C. United shock World Cup winner Thiago Almada and Atlanta United

D.C. United's Christian Benteke scored a stupendous hat trick of headers to defeat Atlanta United on Saturday.

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  • DC defeat Atlanta 3-2
  • Benteke scores second hat trick of season
  • Belgian's all three goals headers
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Christian Benteke's second hat trick of the season, the former Liverpool forward scored three different headed goals to lead DC to a thrilling road victory Saturday evening.

    The Belgian striker is now level on goals scored this season with Inter Miami's Luis Suarez with 11 strikes.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The Belgian forward has firmly planted his feet in the race for the Golden Boot, but also, for MLS MVP. He's singlehandedly changed the course of the season for DC with his heroic performances.

    Atlanta, meanwhile, are on just 12 points through 11 matches. Manager Gonzalo Pineda is on the hottest seat possible after their woeful start to the season.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR BENTEKE?

    DC are back in action on Wednesday against the New York Red Bulls as a part of MLS Rivalry week.

    The sixth-place Eastern Conference side will look to make it four-straight games with a positive result then.