Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi was the star of the night as Fulham defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 3-1 at Craven Cottage. Iwobi’s brilliant performance, including two goals, secured an important Premier League win for his team.
Iwobi’s First Goal
Iwobi opened the scoring early in the game after taking advantage of a mistake by Brighton’s goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen. The Nigerian calmly placed the ball into an empty net, giving Fulham a 1-0 lead.
Just three minutes later, Iwobi almost scored again, but his shot was blocked by Brighton defender Igor Julio, showing his determination to add more goals.
First Half Action
Fulham pushed for more goals, with Antonee Robinson delivering a dangerous cross to Rodrigo Muniz, whose header narrowly missed the target. Despite Brighton’s efforts, Iwobi’s early goal remained the difference at halftime.
Brighton’s Equaliser
In the second half, Brighton came back strong and equalised with a stunning strike from Carlos Baleba, assisted by Joao Pedro. This gave the visitors new hope, but Fulham stayed focused.
Late Drama
Fulham regained the lead in the 79th minute through an own goal, and Iwobi sealed the win in the 87th minute. Surrounded by defenders, Iwobi found space in the box and fired a precise shot into the bottom corner, sending Fulham fans into celebration.
Iwobi’s Impact
With this brace, Iwobi has now scored five goals this season, making him Fulham’s top attacking player. His contribution is crucial as Marco Silva’s team aims to climb higher in the Premier League standings.
Iwobi’s outstanding performance against Brighton highlights his importance to Fulham and his growing reputation as one of the league’s standout players this season