Bournemouth vs Everton ends level after Scott and Tarkowski strike

Alex Scott put Bournemouth in front just before half-time, and James Tarkowski rescued Everton in stoppage time to leave the game at 1-1. The late equaliser was enough to deny Bournemouth a win, even though their best moments came before the break.

Scott, Tarkowski and Petrović stood out

Scott's opener came at the right time for Bournemouth, and his 7.80 rating was their top outfield mark. He also finished with two key passes in 87 minutes, which fits the way Bournemouth's attacking rhythm kept running through him.

Tarkowski was the other decisive figure. His 7.97 rating was the highest in the match, and it came with the late goal, one shot on target and nine duels won. Everton needed that sort of direct contribution because the match had already swung toward Bournemouth after Scott's finish.

Đorđe Petrović also did his part for Bournemouth with five saves and a 7.75 rating. He kept them ahead long enough for the result to look settled, but Tarkowski reacted first when Bournemouth failed to clear a corner.

The final score line was 1-1, and it felt like a game shaped by the three standout performances more than by sustained control from either side.