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
DOUBLE CHANCE! Solanke should score! However, Martinez makes a superb close-range save with the goal at the Bournemouth striker's mercy, after a mazy dribble by Christie opens up space on the right. Then, Semenyo flashes a low cross along the six-yard box, but Solanke can't get a toe on it - Villa survive!
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
NO GOAL! It remains 1-1, as Aston Villa's second 'goal' will not stand! Following a lengthy delay, the VAR rules that there was an offside offence!
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
SHARP STOP! At his near post, Martinez tips over a thunderous shot from Semenyo, who drives to the left byline and then strikes for goal! It's a Bournemouth corner. There's no time to draw breath at the Vitality Stadium!
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
2-1 TO VILLA! All of a sudden, the visitors are in front - they've turned the game totally on its head! After a delivery into the box by Douglas Luiz, and then a flick off Watkins, Digne nods the ball down for Diego Carlos, who is left unmarked and sweeps the ball home from close range! But wait...the referee has his hand to his ear - will the goal stand?
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
GOAL CHECK! It seems that there was an offside offence before Diego Carlos turned the ball in, so the VAR is scrutinising the evidence closely - it's taking quite some time to decide, so it must be a close call!
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
SAVE! Bournemouth come close to doubling their lead! A powerful angled drive by Semenyo, taken from the left side of the area, is kept out by the legs of Martinez at his near post! It's been a brilliant start from the Ghana international, who is finding space and looking threatening on a regular basis.
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