Justin Kluivert turned the primary participant in Premier League historical past to attain a hat-trick consisting of simply penalties as Bournemouth secured a 4-2 win towards Wolves.
The bubble of Wolves’ four-game unbeaten run was shortly burst within the first half as Gary O’Neil’s facet conceded three targets within the opening 16 minutes of the sport.
Toti Gomes bundled Evanilson over within the penalty space after simply 58 seconds. The penalty was transformed by Kluivert, earlier than Jorgen Strand Larsen headed residence the equaliser two minutes later.
The celebrations didn’t final lengthy. Marcus Tavernier dished the ball to the overlapping Milos Kerkez on the left, who then rifled his shot previous Jose Sa to make it 2-1 after simply eight minutes.
Kluivert prolonged the lead along with his second of the sport – one other from the penalty spot – after Evanilson was kicked by Sa having robbed the keeper of possession in his personal space.
Boos rang across the Molineux when the half-time whistle did ultimately arrive. The Wolves keeper was noticed coming into the stands and arguing with followers earlier than being dragged away by goalkeeping coach Neil Cutler.
The hostile ambiance was quickly relieved by Strand Larsen including his second of the day however any hopes of a end result shortly dispersed after Sa was known as for an additional foul on Evanilson inside the world.
Kluivert stepped up and have become the primary participant in Premier League historical past to attain a hat-trick of penalties in a single match.
Wolves suffered their eighth league defeat of the season and dropped into the underside three to compound their distress.
Iraola: We wanted to complete the job
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola talking after the win towards Wolves: “Pleased about the performance and the points. We were coming from two games where we played well and deserved more.
“We wanted to complete the job and take the factors residence. Fortunately at the moment, we did it. It’s tough to play towards Wolves, as they do not want rather a lot to attain. Even when we’re taking part in effectively.”
No Solanke? No problem!
Sky Sports’ Patrick Rowe:
“He would not communicate the language however understands soccer,” said Iraola about Evanilson after the game.
Bournemouth gamers rejoice together with Evanilson
He didn’t get on the scoresheet towards Wolves however his fingerprints had been throughout this win.
The Brazil ahead raced between the strains to win the primary penalty and used the identical acceleration to beat Sa to the ball on two separate events to win two extra.
Three penalties. Three targets for Kluivert. Three factors.
Iraola continued: “I would like to give credit to Evanilson, he was the difference maker today. He created chances and made it difficult for them. His work rate without the ball gives us a lot.”
It was not simply his work charge that impressed on the afternoon. His footwork appeared tight, the runs had been clever, and he posed a menace in entrance of objective, too.
Any questions relating to whether or not or not he might succeed Dominic Solanke at the moment are being answered. Bournemouth have their striker of the long run and the thrilling expertise round him to go along with it.
O’Neil: We’ll reply towards Everton
Wolves boss Gary O’Neil talking after the loss to Bournemouth:
“Hard to change [starting line-up] it when it performed the way it did away from home. In hindsight, we would try something different. Loads of errors in there though.
“Two crazy penalties from back passes when we had no need to play them. Stuff that gave us absolutely no chance today.
“We will not make primary errors that many instances. We’d like make it possible for come Wednesday, we’re in a greater spot. It comes off the again of a great run.
“Today won’t stop the work we are trying to do. There will be a big response on Wednesday night. It’s a day where we made too many errors. Where we are in the league, heightens emotions.”
Wolves woes proceed
Sky Sports activities’ Patrick Rowe:
It was a disastrous afternoon for Wolves and O’Neil towards his former facet.
4 video games unbeaten and back-to-back wins was a promising basis for the hosts to construct on on this fixture – however their defensive woes reared their ugly head once more.
Jorgen Strand Larsen heads in Wolves’ equaliser towards Bournemouth
Wolves have now been concerned in 54 targets – together with each for and towards – which is essentially the most of any facet within the Premier League.
Attacking shouldn’t be the problem. They’ve scored greater than Arsenal and Aston Villa and as many Manchester Metropolis – however the defence is crippling this facet.
It is 32 targets conceded and counting now, which is seven greater than Southampton on the backside of the desk, and their weaknesses had been exploited but once more at the moment.
Evanilson wreaked havoc in between Toti and makeshift centre-back Mario Lemina and the horses had already bolted by the point Craig Dawson climbed off the bench.
Sa gave away three penalties on this efficiency however even when he had not, it felt as if Bournemouth might lower by means of their opponents at will at the moment.
Wolves want to deal with their defensive points shortly or they are going to be in deep, deep hassle come the tip of the season.
