Evanilson Strike Hands Bournemouth Famous Win at Spurs
Tottenham’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season has come to an abrupt end, and it was Bournemouth who delivered the blow. At the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, in front of more than sixty-one thousand fans, the visitors struck early and never looked back. The decisive moment came in just the fifth minute, when Marco Senesi’s pass found Evanilson. His low drive deflected off Cristian Romero and looped over goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, giving the Cherries a dream start and leaving Spurs immediately on the back foot.
From that moment on, Bournemouth were the more energetic and inventive side. Their high pressing game, which has become a hallmark under Andoni Iraola, caused endless problems for Tottenham. Spurs struggled to play out from the back, and their midfield—so strong in recent games—was bypassed repeatedly. By half-time, Tottenham had not managed a single shot on target, while Bournemouth were carving out chances almost at will.
The Cherries should have been further ahead. Antoine Semenyo headed narrowly over the bar not long after the opening goal, while David Brooks was unlucky when his effort struck the woodwork early in the second half. Vicario, to his credit, kept Spurs in the game with several sharp saves, including a brave stop at the feet of Evanilson. But for poor finishing and a touch of misfortune, Bournemouth might have been out of sight long before the final whistle.
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Tottenham, meanwhile, produced little in response. Their first effort on target didn’t arrive until the 68th minute, when substitute Lucas Bergvall’s strike went straight at goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic. Mathys Tel came closest to rescuing something late on with a well-hit volley, but even that sailed just wide. For all their possession, Spurs looked flat and bereft of ideas, which was a far cry from the confident display they had shown against Manchester City the previous weekend.
The result means both sides now sit level on six points after three games, though the manner of the performances told two different stories. Bournemouth looked sharp, disciplined, and relentless, suggesting that this new-look side could be capable of troubling the league’s established order. Tottenham, on the other hand, suffered what was by far their worst display under Thomas Frank. The boos that greeted the players at half-time said it all.
This was also a reminder that football can turn quickly. Only last week Spurs had celebrated a statement win at the Etihad. Here, they were undone within minutes and never recovered. Bournemouth, who had been frustrated in midweek after their Carabao Cup exit, responded in the best way possible: with energy, determination, and a famous win away from home.
For Tottenham, attention now shifts to the international break and a tough run of fixtures that includes West Ham and a Champions League opener against Villarreal. Bournemouth, on the other hand, will return with renewed confidence, ready to host Brighton and then Newcastle.
In the end, Evanilson’s early strike was enough to separate the sides, but it was Bournemouth’s overall dominance and Spurs’ lack of spark that defined this contest.
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