Iwobi ends Fulham's pain
Alex Iwobi scores for Fulham in their win over Hull at Craven Cottage.
Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi scored a crucial deflected goal in the 33rd minute, ending Fulham's six-match winless start in the Premier League. His low shot squirmed under Hull goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis, securing all three points and lifting the Cottagers off the foot of the table. Fulham had been under pressure after failing to secure a victory in six matches under head coach Álvaro Arbeloa, who succeeded Marco Silva in July.
Arbeloa described the result as "massive" and emphasized the importance of the upcoming away match against Coventry followed by an EFL Cup tie against Crystal Palace. The goal arrived in the 100th meeting between the two clubs, with Hull failing to clear their lines twice, allowing Sander Berge to set up Iwobi's attempt. Despite several chances created by Fulham, Mohamed Belloumi's late effort was the closest the visitors came.
Substitution Ryan Sessegnon was shown a straight red card in stoppage time for a studs-up challenge on Robinio Vaz's calf.
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