Iwobi's Dramatic Goal Against Newcastle Earns Him Prestigious Award at Everton

Iwobi's Dramatic Goal Against Newcastle Earns Him Prestigious Award at Everton

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:00 PM
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  • Everton on 17 March defeated visiting Newcastle United 1-0 in what was a challenging Premier League battle
  • Frank Lampard and Everton fans had to wait until the last seconds of the game before Alex Iwobi scored the winner
  • And the goal scored by the Super Eagles star has been voted as Everton's best goal in the month of March

Alex Iwobi's dramatic 99th-minute stunning stike for Everton against Newcastle United has been voted by Evertonians as the Club's Davanti Tyres Goal of the Month for March.

The Premier League encounter was played on Thursday, 17 March, at the Goodison Park in which Alex Iwobi scored the goal that gave Everton the win at the death.

Everton started the match well in front of their fans and were looking for early goal which they did not get against Newcastle United.

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Alex Iwobi's dramatic goal against Newcastle earns him prestigious award. Photo by Emma Simpson
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Newcastle United also had some chances to score against Everton, but wasted all in the first half which ended goalless.

Tension at Goodison Park

Everton players came out aggressive in the second half, but they were still unable to break the defence of Newcastle United until the death when Alex Iwobi scored the winner.

Frank Lampard who is the coach of Everton was so glad for Alex Iwobi's goal as it reduced the tension and pressure.

According to the confirmation by Everton, fans picked Alex Iwobi's goal against Newcastle as the best for the month of March.

What is Everton's position on the Premier League table?

Everton are occupying 17th position on the Premier League table after 30 games, and Lampard and his wards will have to try not to relegate.

Lampard praises 1 Everton player for brilliant game in win over Manchester United

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi was praised by Everton manager Frank Lampard for his incredible performance in his side's Premier League win over Manchester United.

Manchester United stars on Saturday, 9 April, traveled to Goodison Park with the target of them getting a good result against Everton, but they suffered a defeat.

Alex Iwobi produced fine performance that helped Everton get the win as Frank Lampard and his wards continue their fight to escape relegation this season in the Premier League.

Anthony Gordon's 27th minute goal was all Everton players needed to beat Manchester United 1-0 in what was a painful defeat for the Red Devils.

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