Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has claimed that his goal for Fulham in Saturday's London derby against Tottenham was a unique strike, suggesting that only a few players have the technique to hit the ball in such a manner, Soccernet.ng reports.
Iwobi delivered yet another standout performance at Craven Cottage, helping Fulham secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Spurs. While the match was a tense affair, the Cottagers managed to eke out a result against their city rivals.
Harry Wilson opened the scoring after just seven minutes, before Iwobi doubled the lead in the 34th minute following a slick give-and-go with Wilson. After collecting a fine lay-off, the Nigerian international struck the ball with immense power, watching it clip the bottom-left woodwork before ricocheting into the net.
The strike was a sight for sore eyes—not only because of the distance but because of the specific technique involved.
The 29-year-old struck the ball with the inside of his right foot without leaning back to generate force. This was particularly unusual, as most players from that range would typically lean back or use their laces to find that kind of power.
Watch Alex Iwobi's Strike Against Tottenham
This Alex Iwobi finish is art. pic.twitter.com/faIxxkTX4O
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What Alex Iwobi Said About His Goal in Fulham vs Tottenham
Following the whistle, Iwobi opened up about the mechanics behind his goal. He admitted his technique was rare, noting that many players would struggle to generate that level of force using the side of their foot.
”Unique—that's the best way to put it (my goal). I don't think anyone has the groins to open up their hip and side-foot it like that,” Iwobi said, per Jack Kelly.
“When Harry passed to me, I had one thought: to side-foot it. I do it in training, so my teammates weren't surprised.”
Iwobi's strike against Tottenham takes his tally for the season to four goals in 22 Premier League appearances. He will be looking to maintain this impressive form for the Cottagers in the coming weeks.
