Everton 2-3 Bournemouth. In a dramatic twist at Goodison Park, Bournemouth staged an astonishing late comeback to defeat Everton 3-2, overturning a two-goal deficit with just minutes to spare.
Everton, who seemed on the brink of securing their first win of the season and their first August victory in three years, fell apart spectacularly in the final moments. The Toffees had taken a commanding 2-0 lead with goals from Michael Keane and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and appeared set to finally break their winless streak.
However, Bournemouth’s resilience shone through in the final nine minutes of chaos. Antoine Semenyo’s tap-in from Dango Ouattara’s cross in the 87th minute initially looked like a mere consolation. Yet, this goal sparked a dramatic turnaround as the Cherries scored twice more in quick succession.
Luis Sinisterra’s cross found Bournemouth captain Lewis Cook, who equalized in the second minute of stoppage time, intensifying the drama. Just four minutes later, Justin Kluivert’s delivery from the left flank was headed in by Sinisterra, sealing an improbable victory for Bournemouth.
This stunning comeback not only delighted Bournemouth’s traveling fans but also condemned Everton to their third consecutive defeat of the season. Remarkably, Everton became the first team in Premier League history to lose a match after leading by two goals in the 87th minute.
Up until the late flurry, Bournemouth had struggled to make an impact. Their only shot on target was a 20-yard effort from Marcus Tavernier in the 82nd minute, well before Semenyo’s goal ignited the dramatic finale.
For most of the match, it seemed as though Everton, under Sean Dyche, were well in control. Keane’s goal just after the break was a fitting reward for their dominance, with the central defender converting a pass from Calvert-Lewin past Bournemouth’s on-loan goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Captain Seamus Coleman had a chance to double the lead but missed an excellent opportunity from 10 yards out. Calvert-Lewin then extended Everton’s lead, lifting the ball over debutant Kepa to make it 2-0. At that point, with Iliman Ndiaye also impressing, Everton appeared on the verge of celebration.
However, the mood at Goodison Park shifted dramatically as the final whistle blew, with boos echoing around the stadium after yet another painful defeat. The match ended in disarray for the hosts, as Bournemouth’s late heroics turned what seemed a certain defeat into a memorable victory.
source – BBC
