Iwobi Speaks After Scoring Winning Penalty Against Chelsea In Friendly Match

Iwobi Speaks After Scoring Winning Penalty Against Chelsea In Friendly Match

Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi has revealed that he felt elated scoring the winning penalty in Arsenal’s pre-season game against Chelsea on Wednesday.

Iwobi who was put-on in the 63rd minute, was calm as he scored the final penalty in the International Champions Cup, ICC match that saw Arsenal beat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the end of normal playing time.

Antonio Rudiger put Chelsea ahead in the 5th minute through a powerful header from Cesc Fabregas’ corner. With only a few minutes left on the clock, Alexandre Lacazette converted a cross by Reiss Nelson in the 93rd minute pushing the game to extra time.

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The penalty shoot-out saw all players score until Peter Cech stepped up and saved Chelsea’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek shot, then Iwobi swooped in and won the game for the gunners.


Speaking on how he felt after the game, the 22-year-old took to Instagram and said; “More Minutes Tonight & Happy To Score The Winning Pen  Thanks For All Your Support Ireland! #AFC.”