Iwobi savours 2-0 victory with Everton over Norwich

Super Eagles ace Alex Iwobi was in action for 90minutes shy of one minute on Saturday as Everton enjoyed 2-0 home victory over visiting Norwich.  The Nigeria international was substituted in the 89th minute of the match with home boy lewis Dobbin stepping in to round off proceedings.

Goals from Andros Townsend and Abdoulaye Doucoure saw Everton edge past Norwich 2-0 at Goodison Park, with the Canaries still without a Premier League point.

Rafa Benitez’s side went into the game with Jordan Pickford back in goal, although they were still missing forwards Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, as well as captain Seamus Coleman.

But they took the lead in the highlight of a quiet first half. Former Liverpool loanee Ozan Kabak caught Allan high on the thigh inside the area, although referee David Coote initially refused the penalty claims. However, after a lengthy VAR review, the decision was overturned.

Without their two usual penalty takers  who have often publicly clashed over spot kicks  Townsend stepped up for Everton and expertly dispatched past Tim Krul in the 29th minute.

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Norwich improved after half-time. Mathias Normann tested Pickford either side of the break, while Ben Gibson missed a free header, but a sloppy moment in midfield saw Demarai Gray set up Doucoure, who finished expertly for Everton’s second

It ensured Everton bounced back from two successive defeats and moved into fifth place ahead of the remaining weekend games. Norwich are yet to register their first point of the 2021/22 Premier League campaign, sitting rock bottom of the table.