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Iwobi shines with a brace as Fulham cruise past Brighton & Hove Albion


Alex Iwobi scored a brace in Brighton win. - Photo Courtesy Fulham Media.


Nigeria international Alex Iwobi continued with his fine start to the season after he notched a double to help Fulham defeat Brighton & Hove Albion 3-1 at Craven Cottage on Thursday.


The game was just getting going when Iwobi capitalised on a terrible error from Seagulls goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen to open the scoring, but the visitors drew level early in the second half through a spectacular Carlos Baleba strike.





Brighton had plenty of the play after that but Fulham wrestled back control and went in front when the unfortunate O’Riley diverted Andreas Pereira’s corner in, before Iwobi made sure of the points with a wonderful turn and finish.





Speaking after the game, Fulham boss Marco Silva praised the work rate of Iwobi. “This evening, we played with Alex Iwobi in a different position. He's an offensive player and did an amazing job this evening.


"It was a big three points for us in a tough game. We started in the best way possible with the early goal, but Brighton made it really difficult for us in the first half. They started with three at the back, and it made it difficult for us to connect with the wide players.


"We had chances as well. Second half, we were much better. We conceded in a moment we should prepare better for the long ball. It was a good shot from the edge of the box. [A] difficult game, but a big three points for us."

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