In Saturday’s Premier League showdown, Alex Iwobi played a starring role in Fulham’s 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, marking his 11th appearance this season with yet another goal contribution.
The Super Eagles midfielder displayed his creative flair once more, providing an incisive assist that sealed Fulham’s victory at Selhurst Park, leaving Palace with little chance of recovery, Footballrover reports.
Meanwhile, fellow Nigerian Calvin Bassey bolstered Fulham’s defence with a solid 90-minute performance.
The 28-year-old midfielder appears to be hitting his stride, using his playmaking ability to elevate his team.
This assist brought his season total to four goal involvements—two goals and two assists.
Alex Iwobi’s brilliance seals victory for Fulham
The match initially saw Raul Jimenez feed Smith Rowe, who capitalised by slotting the ball past Dean Henderson to give Fulham an early lead.
As the game wore on, Crystal Palace struggled to regain control, while Fulham continued to press with Iwobi at the helm of the attack.
In the final quarter-hour, Palace’s day took a further hit when Daichi Kamada was shown a red card for a reckless tackle on Kenny Tete.
Down to 10 men, Palace’s defence was left vulnerable, and Iwobi seized the moment.
With an exquisite pass, he set up Harry Wilson, who wasted no time in converting, effectively ending Palace’s hopes of a comeback.
For Iwobi, his ability to orchestrate play and deliver crucial assists is proving invaluable, and with his recent form, many Nigerians will be hoping to see such when the Super Eagles play against Benin and Rwanda in the coming days.
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