Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi delivered a moment of brilliance in a pulsating London derby, scoring a spectacular goal that drew glowing praise from former Premier League midfielders during Fulham’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

Iwobi was instrumental as Fulham secured all three points in the Round 28 clash of the Premier League, producing a strike that stood out as the defining moment of the encounter. 

With the score finely poised, the Nigerian international received a well-weighted pass on the edge of the box, shifted the ball onto his right foot and unleashed a curling effort from a tight angle that flew into the bottom corner.

The technique and precision of the finish immediately caught the attention of pundits covering the match.

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Glenn Hoddle, speaking on Premier League Productions, was full of admiration for the execution of the strike.

“What a goal this is (from Alex Iwobi) - from that angle, you get a curl on it. It’s got to go outside the post but this has gone straight as an arrow,” Hoddle said, highlighting the unusual trajectory and accuracy that left the goalkeeper with no chance.

Former Liverpool midfielder Don Hutchison also praised the technical excellence behind the finish, noting that Iwobi opted for precision over power in a situation where many players would have chosen a different approach.

“That is an amazing goal. Normally when you score from there you drive it with your laces - he’s actually placed it away from the goalkeeper,” Hutchison added.

The strike proved decisive as Fulham held on to secure a hard-fought 2-1 win, with Harry Wilson scoring Fulham’s opening goal in the 7th minute.

Tottenham’s lone goal was scored by Richarlison, who pulled one back in the 66th minute with a close-range header.

Wale Adejumo