Cherries draw against Everton

AFC Bournemouth

AFC Bournemouth came from two goals behind to draw 2-2 against Everton in a remarkable match which saw both sides having a player sent off.  Bournemouth dominated large parts of the match, but missed chances at critical moments in the game.

The Cherries played some good passing football throughout the first half and the clearest chance came to Callum Wilson who was clean through on goal, but could not finish.  The game changed in the 41st minute when Richarlison was sent off for violent conduct when he lightly headbutted Smith.

The second half saw ten man Everton go two in front when Walcott and then Keane scored.  Begovic was beaten at the near post by Walcott in the 56th minute and then Keane headed in ten minutes later.

The Cherries efforts to come back into the game were made more difficult when Smith was harshly sent off for a lunging tackle on Walcott.  The Cherries battled on and King scored a fine penalty after Baines had fouled Wilson. The game was made 2-2 when Aké headed in from a corner.

The game ended even worse for Everton when Keane was stretchered off with a hairline fracture of the skull.

The Cherries retain their unbeaten run to the season with 7 points out of a possible 9.

Trophy cabinet in the Cricketers