Iwobi reveals amazing feeling as Lampard breaks hand celebrating goal
The winning goal was all the more remarkable given Everton were down to 10 men after midfielder Allan was sent off following a VAR review six minutes from time
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi was the toasts of Everton fans as last minute goal against Newscastle Thursday night gave his club the much needed three points.
So excited as Iwobi’s manager Frank Lampard that he broke his finger celebrating the Eagles’ forward goal.
Speaking after the match Iwobi believe the “amazing feeling” of his dramatic 99th-minute strike against Newcastle United can be the catalyst for more special moments for Everton this season.
The Nigerian midfielder nervelessly slotted home deep into stoppage-time to send Goodison Park into raptures and secure a crucial three points for Lampard’s Blues.
The winning goal was all the more remarkable given Everton were down to 10 men after midfielder Allan was sent off following a VAR review six minutes from time.
"For the goal, I just wanted to relax and stay composed," he said. "It was on my weaker foot as well. The main thing was to hit the target, beat the keeper – and it turned out to be the goal we needed.
“Dominic also did very well to stay composed and wait for me to overlap. I have to give credit to him for assisting me and I was able to slot the ball in the corner.
"In the celebrations, a lot was going on!
“I remember Anthony [Gordon] jumping out in front of me and showing that desire he has for the fans!
"It was an amazing feeling to see our fans like that. We want more of this feeling.
“From minute one until the end the fans were right behind us. If they believe in us, we can only believe, too. It’s great for us.”
On Allan’s red card, Iwobi added: "I felt like it was a yellow. It was quite harsh, but we had to fight on without him.
“He fights for us and he expects us to fight for him, and we managed to do so."
Everton have a break in Premier League action until April 3, when the Blues visit West Ham United.
The Toffees’ immediate attention now turns to Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final showdown with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
“We need to go into the final 11 Premier League games and keep showing that fighting spirit, not easing off," Iwobi added.
“Hopefully now we can kick on. The main thing is to remain consistent. That is the aim.”
Meanwhile, Lampard has revealed he broke his hand in the melee of celebrating Everton’s crucial win against Newcastle.
“I’ve broken my hand in the celebrations for the goal,” Lampard told Amazon Prime. “It’s a bit sore a bit shaky, but I don’t care.”
He added: “It’s an amazing night and we need those nights. It’s important that we know what got us that win and that’s spirit.
“It was a tough game against a very good team. It wasn’t a night for quality, it was about fight and we showed that.”
