West Ham throw away two-goal lead as Unal salvages draw for Bournemouth
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West Ham throw away two-goal lead as Unal salvages draw for Bournemouth
"Enes Unal scored moments after climbing off the bench to snatch a point for Bournemouth. The Turkish forward, making his second substitute appearance after recovering from a second ACL injury, struck nine minutes from time to deny West Ham a first away win under Nuno Espirito Santo. Callum Wilson had marked his return to his former club with two first-half goals, but when he went off West Ham's momentum went with him. Marcus Tavernier pulled one back from the penalty spot before Unal struck,"
"They were without Antoine Semenyo due to an ankle sprain picked up on Ghana duty, but dominated the early stages until 11 minutes in when Wilson controlled a long clearance from goalkeeper Alphonse Areola on his chest and hit a low shot from the edge of the area. Djordje Petrovic got two hands to the ball, but, probably not helped by the slippery conditions, he could not keep it out."
"Wilson, who scored 67 goals in a six-year-spell at Bournemouth, was making his first appearance at the Vitality Stadium since he left for Newcastle in 2020 and he doubled West Ham's lead 10 minutes before half-time. A deep Freddie Potts free-kick was helped on by Jarrod Bowen and Jean-Clair Todibo to Wilson, who swivelled and crashed a volley high into the net."
Enes Unal came off the bench and scored nine minutes from time to earn Bournemouth a point after recovering from a second ACL injury. Callum Wilson scored twice in the first half on his return to the Vitality Stadium, converting a low finish and later volleying in from a free-kick routine. Marcus Tavernier scored from the penalty spot to reduce the deficit before Unal's strike. Bournemouth dominated early without Antoine Semenyo, created several second-half chances, and had a late opportunity cleared when Tavernier lifted a chance over the crossbar at the death.
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