Coleman’s late own goal hands Bournemouth victory over Everton
Soon, perhaps in the following week, Everton will discover the possible consequences of losing these valuable points. Sean Dyche's team seemed to have grabbed a fortunate tie in the final minutes of the match on the southern coastline after a blunder by Neto allowed them to equalize, but Séamus Coleman then caused an own goal, destroying any brief moment of relief.
Everton has been struggling lately, as they haven't won a game in 12 matches, which is the longest streak in the team's history. This has caused them to move closer to being relegated from their division. Unfortunately, their troubles might get even worse with the upcoming verdict of a financial breach case, which could lead to an even greater points penalty. The team has already been docked six points for a prior offense. The situation around the club is stressful and uncertain, as a takeover has also been in the works for several months. Overall, the mood around Everton is tense and uneasy.
The fans of the opposing team were shocked when Neto made a mistake and dropped the ball during a routine play with only three minutes left in the game. This allowed Beto, who had come in as a substitute, to easily score a goal from just two yards away. Beto's goal erased Dominic Solanke's earlier goal, which was a headed score that happened shortly after the halfway point of the game. Despite this setback, Bournemouth was able to claim victory thanks to a surprising play by Coleman during injury time.
There was no one pressing the Ireland player when Adam Smith's pass bounced off his chest and accidentally went into the goal on the other side of the field.
After winning a seven-goal match against Luton following a difficult first half where they were down 3-0, Bournemouth has once again demonstrated their skill of finding a path towards victory. This win was attained just before the international break.
Andoni Iraola's team performed exceptionally well in the match to the point that even the fans who came from a different place would agree. The home team were often inspired by the performance of their two wingers. Marcus Tavernier stood out with his tremendous vision and remarkable ability to strike a long-range crossfield pass. Meanwhile, Antoine Semenyo posed a significant threat to the opponents with his strength and determination.
During the first half, it was quite uneventful with minimal action. The only closest chance of scoring came from a Ghanaian player who hit the post just two minutes before half-time. At that moment, most people in the Vitality Stadium were desperately begging the referee for a penalty during the play that led up to the missed opportunity. Unfortunately, Jarrad Branthwaite made a wrong move by using both his arms and a large portion of his upper body to push Tyler Adams down, causing the United States captain to fall to the ground. Despite this, the officials declared that it was a legitimate move.
The group that entered the game had not let in many goals this season except for the three teams competing for the title - Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City. Unexpectedly, Everton's defense was weak and allowed Bournemouth to score first.
When the home team snatched the ball in the midfield, they quickly passed it to their substitute player Lloyd Kelly. Kelly, who just entered the match, had all the space he needed to make an accurate delivery to Solanke who was just a few yards away. With a clean header, Solanke scored his 16th goal of the Premier League season, which tied the record for Bournemouth's club.
Although Bournemouth was the stronger team, Everton still had some chances to score against Neto. However, Dominic Calvert-Lewin had no luck and was unable to score in his 23rd consecutive game. He must be hoping for the opportunity to feel the excitement of scoring a goal again.
At one point, the striker who has played for England on occasion attempted to score, but his shot was redirected beyond the goal. Not long after, he pressured the Bournemouth goalkeeper, resulting in an impressive save. Despite his efforts, he was left with a distressed look, as if he couldn't remove a stubborn mark from his beloved white shirt.
Sean Dyche's team even hit the frame of the goal when the match was tied, even though Dwight McNeil perhaps didn't intend to score when he crossed the ball and it hit the front post.
Two mistakes made by Everton evened out each other, resulting in their ongoing misfortune.