Super Eagles Star Alex Iwobi Reacts Following Everton’s Sensational Comeback Win to Survive Relegation

Super Eagles Star Alex Iwobi Reacts Following Everton’s Sensational Comeback Win to Survive Relegation

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:02 PM
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  • Alex Iwobi was instrumental as Everton maintained their Premier League status following their win over Crystal Palace
  • After Jean Mateta and Andre Ayew had put the visitors 2-0 ahead in the first half, Everton scored three un-replied goals in the second half to win 3-2
  • Frank Lampard’s side are now safe as they confirm their Premier League status and Iwobi acknowledges the crazy scenes at the stadium

Everton fans stormed the pitch at the Goodison Park following a historic night which saw them come from two goals down to defeat Crystal Palace.

Nigerian international Alex Iwobi was in the thick of the action as the Toffees escape relegation, but they had to do it the hard way, Complete Sports reports.

Jean Mateta and Jordan Ayew gave the visitors a 2-0 lead at halftime which meant Everton could be relegated should they lose their final match at Arsenal on Sunday.

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Alex Iwobi is stunned over massive support from Everton fans. Photo: Chris Brunskill
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But the Toffees put up a sensational performance to come from behind and scored three un-replied goals to win the tie 3-2.

Jubilant Everton fans went wild as thousands stormed the pitch to celebrate with their players and manager Frank Lampard.

It didn’t take long before Iwobi went on social media to tweet:

“Crazy Scenes Tonight!”

The Nigerian international has three goals and three assists in 31 appearances for Everton this season and so far they are safe as they sit in 16th position in the Premier League with 39 points after 37 games.

Vieira in heated bust-up with Everton fan

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira appeared to kick out at a supporter who looked to be goading him amid a pitch invasion by Everton fans on Thursday night.

In a video posted on Twitter, spotted by Sports Brief, a supporter seemingly holding up a phone could be seen extending his arms toward the Vieira's face as he tried to leave the field.

The former Arsenal captain initially ignored the fan but then turned around and grabbed him before aiming a kick at the supporter’s leg which knocked him to the ground.

Richarlison lambasts Jamie Carragher

Sports Brief earlier reported that Everton forward, Richarlison is in no mood for jubilations after helping the Merseyside club escape relegation in a tense game against Crystal Palace on Thursday, May 19.

Richarlison turned to Twitter to tell Carragher that he and his club have no regard for the former England international.

The Brazilian forward then decided to post a selfie of him in the Everton dressing room, donning a flat cap with a cigarette-like object between his lips.

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Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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