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After suffering abuse from Everton fans, Iwobi's goal may be the reason they avoid relegation.

Watch Alex Iwobi score 99th minute winner for Everton against Newcastle United | Pulse Nigeria

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Tosin Abayomi

<p>Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi was the hero with the winning goal for Everton as they recorded a 1-0 victory against Newcastle United in a Premier League fixture played on Thursday, March 17, 2022.</p>

Alex Iwobi scores late on to win it for Everton against Newcastle United (IMAGO/Alan Martin/Colorsport)

<p>The game between Newcastle United and Everton at Goodson Park was of the utmost importance as regards relegation from the Premier League.</p>

<p>Iwobi was named in the Everton starting lineup by Frank Lampard and impressed for the entire duration of the game.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Everton hands Newcastle a second defeat in two matches following their loss to Chelsea. Iwobi’s goal ends a run of four winless games for Lampard’s team.<br><br>FT: 1-0 <a href="https://t.co/Pd0QcCHW6y">pic.twitter.com/Pd0QcCHW6y</a></p>&mdash; SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/SuperSportTV/status/1504581767528861697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>The Nigerian midfielder received a pass from substitute Dominic Calvert Lewin in the 99th minute to score the winning goal for Everton.</p>

<p>It was Iwobi's second goal of the season and moved Everton out of the relegation zone.</p>

Alex Iwobi scored the winner for Everton against Newcastle United

Watch Alex Iwobi score 99th minute winner for Everton against Newcastle United

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