Alex Iwobi scores first Cottagers goal in Carabao Cup win

Alex Iwobi scored on his first start for Fulham as Marco Silva’s side beat Norwich City to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round.

The Nigeria midfielder finished off a fine team move in the second half after Carlos Vinicius’ first-half opener at Craven Cottage.

Norwich had more shots on target and reduced the deficit through a debut strike from Borja Sainz, but the Championship side could not find a goal to take the tie to penalties.

Vinicius put Fulham ahead on 12 minutes with a close-range finish from Willian’s free-kick for his second goal in three games.

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The Brazilian almost doubled the lead for Silva’s side just before the break, but his first-time finish from Fode Ballo-Toure’s pass was dragged just wide.

As Norwich lost possession in their own half, Fulham worked their way around the Canaries’ box and Iwobi eventually scored their second in the 72nd minute with a tidy finish into the bottom corner from Harry Wilson’s lay-off.

It was his first goal on his first start for the Cottagers after his deadline-day move from Everton.

David Wagner’s side responded quickly as Sainz fired past Marek Rodak on the turn, but it was too little, too late for the Championship side.