Match Summary

AFC Bournemouth – West Ham United: 2–2

Vitality Stadium witnessed a tale of two halves as Bournemouth clawed back from a 0–2 deficit to earn a dramatic draw. Callum Wilson was clinical early on, scoring twice in the first half to give West Ham control. But Bournemouth, despite trailing, dominated possession and peppered the goal with 21 shots. Marcus Tavernier’s penalty narrowed the gap before Enes Ünal netted the equalizer just minutes after coming on. The Cherries' relentless pressure paid off, while West Ham were left ruing their inability to hold the lead.

Man of the Match

Key player: Callum Wilson (West Ham United):
A clinical first-half performance from the striker, who bagged both of West Ham’s goals within the opening 35 minutes.
Wilson opened the scoring in the 12th minute and doubled the lead just over 20 minutes later, punishing Bournemouth’s high possession game with ruthless efficiency.
His brace gave the Hammers a commanding advantage and forced the hosts into a fierce second-half comeback.

Conclusion

Despite West Ham’s electric start thanks to Wilson’s double, Bournemouth’s persistence and tactical discipline turned the match around. With Tavernier and Ünal both delivering under pressure, the Cherries showed impressive resilience, earning a deserved point at home.