Robin van Persie's treble was the third of his Manchester United career, his first in the Champions League and United's first in the knockout stages of the competition.
Van Persie opened the scoring in the 25th minute when he smashed home a penalty after he was fouled by Jose Holebas.
The Dutchman then converted Wayne Rooney's low cross in first-half injury time to double United's lead on the night and draw them level on aggregate at 2-2.
Van Persie's hat-trick was complete when he wrong-footed Olympiacos goalkeeper Jimenez Gago with a free-kick in the 51st minute.
Moyes said: ‘Not many people score a hat-trick in Champions League football but it was a great hat-trick.’
The Dutchman was the hero for Moyes' men as he scored a hat-trick to guide United to a 3-0 win and a 3-2 aggregate victory against their Greek opposition, but his night was cut short when he was caught by Ioannis Maniatis.
Robin van Persie was carried off on a stretcher during the closing stages of the match but David Moyes insists the injury is not as serious as first feared.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Moyes said: ‘It (the injury) doesn't look that bad. It may have been just a knee in the back.'
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