AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Bournemouth 2-2 Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins hit a late equaliser as Unai Emery’s side stole a point on the south coast
A late goal from Ollie Watkins grabbed a point for Aston Villa in a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth after a pulsating, end-to-end Premier League clash.
Bournemouth took the lead in the 10th minute through Antoine Semenyo but Villa levelled 10 minutes later when Leon Bailey jinked inside Milos Kerkez before lashing the ball across Neto and in at the far post.
Villa had a first-half goal chalked off for offside and Dominic Solanke looked to have sealed the deal for Bournemouth seven minutes into the second half, but as the clock ticked up towards 90 minutes Watkins steered home a brilliant header to take a share of the points.
The result keeps Villa in fourth place in the table on 29 points after 14 games, while the Cherries remain above the relegation zone in 16th spot on 13 points.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
Substitution Miloš Kerkez Christopher James Mepham
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
The game continues to the backdrop of Unai Emery frantically hollering out instructions to any Villa player within listening range. The Villans have been short of their best today, but Bournemouth are certainly good value for their lead heading into the final 10 minutes.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
Continuing his busy shift as the visitors' last line of defence, Martinez now denies Sinisterra with a sharp stop at close range, although Aston Villa are ultimately saved by the offside flag in any case.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
A charge down the left by Billing opens up space, then his cutback towards the penalty spot is met by Tavernier, who is blocked off at the last. The attack is not over, though, as Martinez makes yet another save, this time from Christie's tame shot.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
OFF THE POST! Duran strikes the goal-frame! After Watkins forces the ball through to his strike partner, the Colombian strikes at goal from the edge of the area, seeing it bounce back off the left-hand post, with Neto apparently beaten!
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
Substitution Leon Patrick Bailey Butler Moussa Diaby
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
Substitution Ezri Konsa Ngoyo Matthew Stuart Cash
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