Iwobi scores first Premier League goal for Fulham FC in their win over Wolves
Nigerian midfielder, Alex Iwobi scored his first English Premier League goal in Fulham FC colours in their 3-2 win over Wolves on Monday, November 28, 2023.
Iwobi was making his 300th appearance in club football, from Arsenal FC, Everton FC and now with Fulham FC.
Iwobi bagged his first Premier League goal for the Cottagers in the 7th minute of the match at Craven Cottage on Monday night.
The Super Eagles midfielder controlled perfectly a cross by teammate Antonee Robinson before firing home to give Fulham FC the lead agianst Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The visitors were back on level terms when Matheus Cunha got the equaliser 15 minutes after Iwobi’s goal to force a 1-1 halftime score in London.
Enterprising pressure from Iwobi and his Fulham FC teammates resulted in a 58th minute penalty kick.
Former Chelsea star Willian stepped up to score the spot-kick for 2-1 in favour of Fulham FC.
Hwang Hee-Chan pulled Wolves level again from the spot in the 75th minute to make it 2-2.
With the encounter heading towards a draw, the hosts were awarded another penalty kick.
Brazillian star, Willian again dispatched to seal a 3-2 win for Fulham.
That win takes Fulham FC to 14th spot on the table.
IWOBI RECEIVES PRAISE FROM A GREAT GOALSCORER
Former Liverpool forward, Micheal Owen claimed Iwobi showed great technique to score the goal vs Wolves.
Owen who was one of the greatest goalscorers of his generation praised the Nigerian midfielders positioning and technique.
“He did well, we picked him up here, actually coming from the right hand side and ended up taking more of a central position. He doesn’t vacate that and he just gets in behind defenders there,” Owen told Premier League Productions.
“I love the finish as well, the ball is actually behind him. He starts to move earlier from the right hand side and then finishes it right on the inside left channel.”
