Nicklas Bendtner, of all people, hit a hat-trick as Denmark came back twice to stun the United States, 3-2, on Wednesday.
Bendtner is a bit of a cult figure—especially among Arsenal fans—for his bloated ego that rarely matches his on-pitch performances, his eccentric Instagram posts and his "LORD" nickname.
So when the Dane scored a hat-trick, expectations were high with how the Internet would react.
We've got a duel between Jozy Altidore and Nicklas Bendtner a.k.a. the stuff internet memes are made of.
— Brooks Peck (@BrooksDT) March 25, 2015
And the Internet did not let down. Evidence.
Bendtner HATTRICK wins the game for Denmark vs USA! #LordBendtner pic.twitter.com/IK9jaiEuxk
— Michael (@VCF_Nordic) March 25, 2015
Bendtner score's a hattrick. End of the world is near. pic.twitter.com/7G7yccNmHb
— SHOW NO MERCY (@Arthurfcb10) March 25, 2015
After Lord Bendtner's hat trick #DENvUSA pic.twitter.com/Zc1xnkoiWy
— Daniel Chavez (@DanChavez728) March 25, 2015
He works in mysterious ways RT "@GeniusFootball: Bendtner has just scored a Hattrick against USA.. He scores when ... pic.twitter.com/BUgriq08Kc
— Mbali's Papi Tumelo (@TuhMeyLo) March 25, 2015
lol “@sphiwe_mdunge: My reaction when I had Lord bendtner scored a hat-trick pic.twitter.com/eHxqKHTo0H”
— Manko // JoePesci (@Vince_Mank) March 25, 2015
When bendtner scores a hattrick and podoldki rescues Germany Wenger be like... pic.twitter.com/NJy5OQBnlD
— Haris Sohail (@Haris479) March 25, 2015
Lord Bendtner with the hat trick pic.twitter.com/rHak7kLb2y
— Hunter (@AVhunter13) March 25, 2015
Nicklas Bendtner has just scored a hat-trick for Denmark with a 90th minute winner... pic.twitter.com/6JpezyTCrA
— TheSportsHangout (@Sports_Hangout) March 25, 2015
Bendtner hat trick!!! #USAvDEN pic.twitter.com/AmdUzsgx5s
— DPRKR (@Parkersafc) March 25, 2015
Update: Nicklas Bendtner has scored a hat-trick. pic.twitter.com/b46RfEA00l
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) March 25, 2015
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