Lookman scored as Everton beat Lincoln City 2-1 in the FA Cup.
Ademola Lookman scored as Everton edged past League Two side Lincoln City in the third round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win – and his performance earned praise from on-loan Toffees attacker Nikola Vlasic.
Lookman, 21, headed home a Leighton Baines cross to put Everton ahead in the 12th minute, before Marco Silva’s men doubled their lead just two minutes later through Brazilian Bernard – who scored an exquisite chip.
What seemed to be a comfortable run out after the two early goals, Everton were pegged back by Michael Bostwick’s goal who tapped home a loose ball from a free-kick.
Everton managed to hold on in what was a disappointing win, though Lookman impressed throughout and Vlasic- who is on loan at Russian side CSKA Moscow – applauded Lookman on Instagram, when replying to the latter’s post.
Lookman, who went on loan to RB Leipzig last season and impressed, scoring five and creating four in 11 games, has been made to wait for game time this season.
Indeed, he has only been afforded 309 minutes of Premier League football spread across 11 substitute appearances. But his first goal for 13 months in Everton colours may convince Silva to hand him more time on the pitch.
Vlasic, 21, has been in wonderful form for CSKA this season – scoring seven goals and creating four in 20 appearances, including scoring against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
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