“Alex Scott is booked for a foul early on, one of four cautions in a niggly opening period that set a physical tone.”
“Alex Scott fires Bournemouth ahead with a right-footed finish from the box after a rapid counter-attack, capitalizing on a loose Everton free-kick situation moments earlier.”
Pivotal“Everton make a double change, bringing on Hayden Hackney and Brennan Johnson in search of an equalizer as they ramp up attacking pressure.”
AFC Bournemouth
Everton
Outstanding performance
Everton•DefenderBournemouth soaked up spells of Everton pressure and struck on the break, with Alex Scott finishing clinically after a fast transition in the 41st minute to settle a game they controlled more with the ball than the shot count suggests. Everton dominated shots on target 6-3 and created more big chances but were wasteful, missing three clear opportunities while Bournemouth's back line and keeper produced five saves to protect the lead. The home side's 61% possession and superior pass accuracy showed a team content to dictate rhythm rather than chase the game, even as Everton pushed numbers forward late through substitutes Beto and Brennan Johnson. For Bournemouth, this is a statement result against a team with genuine title aspirations, while Everton will rue their profligacy in front of goal and a costly first-half lapse that gifted the game's only breakthrough.
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Beto from Everton misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Brennan Johnson from Everton commits a foul.
Alex Scott from Bournemouth wins a free kick on the left wing.
Substitution for Bournemouth: Álvaro Rodríguez comes on for Evanilson.
Substitution for Bournemouth: David Brooks comes on for Justin Kluivert.
Evanilson's header from close range for Bournemouth is blocked. He was assisted by James Hill with a headed pass.
Evanilson from Bournemouth misses a header from the right side of the six-yard box, sending the ball to the right. The attempt was assisted by Marcus Tavernier, who provided a cross after a corner.
Bournemouth wins a corner after Beto concedes.
Rayan from Bournemouth had a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it was saved in the bottom left corner by Jordan Pickford of Everton. The attempt was assisted by Justin Kluivert.
Attempt blocked. Evanilson from Bournemouth has a left-footed shot from the center of the box that is blocked.
Bournemouth wins a corner after Hayden Hackney concedes.
Everton win a corner after Adrien Truffert concedes.
Attempt saved. Justin Kluivert from Bournemouth has his right-footed shot from close range saved in the center of the goal by Jordan Pickford of Everton. The shot was assisted by James Hill with a headed pass.
Bournemouth wins a corner after James Tarkowski concedes.
Jordan Pickford from Everton wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Justin Kluivert of Bournemouth.
Marcus Tavernier's left-footed shot from the left side of the box for Bournemouth is blocked.
Everton wins a corner after António Silva concedes.
Merlin Röhl from Everton wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Alex Scott of Bournemouth.
Bournemouth wins a corner after James Tarkowski concedes.
António Silva from Bournemouth misses the header from very close range after a corner.
Substitution for Everton: Beto comes on for Thierno Barry.
Substitution for Bournemouth: Tyler Adams comes on for Lewis Cook.
Brennan Johnson of Everton is caught offside.
Substitution for Everton: Brennan Johnson comes on for Tyrique George.
Substitution for Everton: Hayden Hackney comes on for James Garner.
Bournemouth wins a corner after Tyrique George concedes.
Foul committed by James Garner of Everton.
James GarnerYellow CardJames Garner from Everton receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Marcus Tavernier from Bournemouth wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Bournemouth wins a corner after Jarrad Branthwaite concedes.
Justin Kluivert's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Foul committed by Iliman Ndiaye of Everton.
Adrien Truffert from Bournemouth wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Iliman Ndiaye of Everton.
Marcus TavernierYellow CardMarcus Tavernier from Bournemouth receives a yellow card for a foul.
Adrien Truffert from Bournemouth wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by James Garner of Everton.
Justin Kluivert from Bournemouth wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Everton commits a foul.
Evanilson from Bournemouth wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Vitalii Mykolenko of Everton.
Evanilson from Bournemouth wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Thierno Barry's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Djordje Petrovic in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Harrison Armstrong.
Foul committed by James Tarkowski of Everton.
James Hill from Bournemouth wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Evanilson from Bournemouth commits a foul.
James Tarkowski of Everton wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The second half begins with Bournemouth leading Everton 1-0.
James Tarkowski from Everton wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Evanilson from Bournemouth commits a foul.
First half ends with Bournemouth leading 1-0 against Everton.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Attempt missed. Thierno Barry from Everton had a right-footed shot from the right side of the box after a quick counter-attack.
Corner awarded to Everton after António Silva concedes.
assist: Evanilson
Goal! Bournemouth leads 1-0 against Everton. Alex Scott scores for Bournemouth with a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a fast break.
James Tarkowski of Everton wins a free kick on the right wing.
Evanilson from Bournemouth commits a foul.
Merlin Röhl from Everton commits a foul.
Alex Scott from Bournemouth wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Marcus Tavernier from Bournemouth shoots with his right foot from the left side of the box, but it's too high. He was assisted by Alex Scott after a quick counter-attack.
Rayan's left-footed shot from outside the box for Bournemouth is blocked.
António Silva from Bournemouth commits a foul.
Jordan Pickford from Everton wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bournemouth wins a corner after James Garner concedes.
Harrison Armstrong from Everton commits a foul.
Alex Scott from Bournemouth wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Tyrique George from Everton takes a right-footed shot from over 35 yards.
Attempt saved. Justin Kluivert from Bournemouth has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box saved.
Tyrique George from Everton wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Adam Smith of Bournemouth.
Adam Smith Yellow CardAdam Smith from Bournemouth receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Harrison Armstrong from Everton commits a foul.
Evanilson from Bournemouth wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Rayan from Bournemouth takes a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Everton wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Alex Scott of Bournemouth.
Alex ScottYellow CardAlex Scott from Bournemouth receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Attempt saved. Djordje Petrovic from Bournemouth saves a right-footed shot from very close range by Thierno Barry of Everton, aimed at the top center of the goal.
Attempt saved. Tyrique George from Everton has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is saved.
Attempt missed. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Everton takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high after a corner.
Iliman Ndiaye's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Djordje Petrovic. The attempt was assisted by Tyrique George.
Corner awarded to Everton after Djordje Petrovic concedes.
Attempt saved. Rayan from Bournemouth has a left-footed shot from a tough angle on the right, but Jordan Pickford from Everton saves it in the center of the goal. The assist came from Evanilson.
Bournemouth wins a corner after Jordan Pickford concedes.
Bournemouth wins a corner after Vitalii Mykolenko concedes.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Everton has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Jarrad Branthwaite commits a foul for Everton.
Evanilson from Bournemouth wins a free kick on the right wing.
Attempt saved. Jarrad Branthwaite's header from the right side of the six-yard box is saved in the center of the goal by Djordje Petrovic. The assist came from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's cross.
Everton is awarded a corner after Djordje Petrovic concedes.
Iliman Ndiaye from Everton misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending the ball to the right. He was assisted by James Tarkowski, who provided a headed pass after a set piece situation.
Corner awarded to Everton after a concession by Adrien Truffert.
Foul committed by James Hill of Bournemouth.
Thierno Barry from Everton wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed by Justin Kluivert from Bournemouth, who had a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Thierno Barry from Everton.
First half begins.
Bournemouth welcome Everton to the Vitality Stadium for their first home game of the season under new boss Marco Rose, desperate to bounce back from an opening-day defeat at Manchester City. Everton arrive in confident mood after a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, making this an intriguing early-season clash between contrasting fortunes.
