Evanilson’s close-range double helped Bournemouth draw 2-2 at West Ham United because the Cherries continued their pursuit of European soccer subsequent season.
This was a gathering of two out-of-form sides, each in determined want of a victory, and though Bournemouth are actually winless in six league matches, Andoni Iraola’s staff nonetheless completed the day simply 5 factors behind sixth-placed Newcastle United, albeit having now performed a sport greater than these additionally chasing a European spot.
After a scrappy opening within the sunshine, the Cherries made the breakthrough seven minutes earlier than half-time with the assistance of West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola, who spilled Antoine Semenyo’s low shot straight to Evanilson, who couldn’t miss from 5 yards out.
The objective was checked by the Video Assistant Referee Jarred Gillett, with the Brazilian simply onside because the guests went in forward on the break, however Hammers boss Graham Potter then rang the adjustments and so they labored as his aspect hit again to guide thanks to 2 good headed targets.
Substitute Niclas Fullkrug scored the primary simply previous the hour mark, rising highest to energy dwelling James Ward-Prowse’s nook from the precise, earlier than some neat footwork by the returning Mohammed Kudus arrange Jarrod Bowen for an equally spectacular header into the far nook.
The Hammers thought that they had accomplished sufficient for what would have been a much-needed three factors, just for Evanilson – unmarked on the far put up – to get on the tip of Dean Huijsen’s header and earn Bournemouth a share of the spoils after one other VAR test for offside towards the striker.
