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
SAVE! Neto denies Douglas Luiz again! Both Brazilians seem well-matched today, as the Bournemouth skipper drops down to keep out his compatriot's hammered shot from 10 yards! It was a little too central, but it still took some saving!
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
SUPERB TACKLE! At one end, Zaniolo hesitates and allows Zabarnyi to recover at the last, then - moments later at the other end of the pitch - Konsa goes one better! Trailing behind Kluivert, who is poised to fire in Bournemouth's second, the England defender lunges in to make a spectacular intervention, saving an almost certain goal!
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
After Smith returns to his position and the action resumes, the officials indicate that eight minutes will be added to this first half - there was a long delay for the VAR to assess a Diego Carlos 'goal' that was eventually chalked off.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
Having been dragged down to the turf by Zaniolo in midfield, Smith has stayed down hurt and will require medical attention. That halts a frenetic first half, and both coaches take the chance to discuss matters with their players.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
Due to a misunderstanding with Martinez, Digne nods the ball straight out of play from a relatively harmless Kerkez cross. That gifts a corner to Bournemouth, but Konsa shuts down Kluivert's shot at goal following the set-piece, and Villa ultimately get the ball clear.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
It has been a wide-open encounter so far, with both teams overseen by a Basque boss that likes to play progressively and push forward as often as possible. Will there be any further chances before half-time?
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
Cook's corner from the left is attacked at the near post by Zabarnyi, but Watkins does just enough to put off the Bournemouth centre-back, who can only steer his header tamely wide of the target.
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