Evanilson's header sparks Bournemouth's first European home win

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 23:20 · Archive

Bournemouth won their first-ever home European match, beating Sturm Graz 3-0 in the Europa League.

Bournemouth played and won their first-ever home European match on Thursday, defeating Sturm Graz 3-0 in the Europa League. The result marks the second consecutive win for the competition debutants, following their earlier victory against Real Sociedad.

Evanilson scored the historic first European goal at the Vitality Stadium in the first half, with captain Adam Smith providing the cross. The Brazilian striker curled a powerful header past the goalkeeper from 15 yards out. Sturm Graz pressed hard in the second half, with Jürgen Heil striking the woodwork just after the hour mark, but Bournemouth's defence held firm.

Rayan doubled Bournemouth's lead with a second-half goal following a save spill from Sturm Graz goalkeeper Daniil Khudyakov from a corner. Álvaro Rodríguez completed the scoring from a penalty in the second-half added time, awarded after Jon Gorenc Stankovic was penalised for a foul on James Hill. The victory comes amid Bournemouth's poor start to the Premier League season.

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• Bournemouth beat Sturm Graz in first ever home European gameBournemouth's history-making season continued on Thursday as they played - and won - their first-ever home European match, beating Sturm Graz 3-0 in the Europa League.Sky Sports · 15 Oct, 23:05
• Evanilson shocks Sturm Graz to spark Bournemouth’s first home win in EuropeAn impossible dream realised in the Vitality staging European football, and the Europa League is becoming an oasis for Bournemouth. No wins yet in the Premier League but in beating Sturm Graz to follow victory at Real Sociedad should ease the domestic pressures on Marco Rose. A pair of Brazilians secured club history on the gala night, Evanilson’s first-half header followed by Rayan’s close-range drive, a clincher arriving as the Austrian visitors had pushed hard for an equaliser. Álvaro Rodríguez’s injury-time penalty furthered the celebrations. Flag day at the Vitality. Elvis Presley’s…The Guardian · 15 Oct, 22:09

In this story: Bournemouth · Sturm Graz · Evanilson · Rayan · Marco Rose · Adam Smith · Álvaro Rodríguez · Vitality Stadium

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