Everton 1-0 Bournemouth: Abdoulaye Doucoure’s stunner retains Toffees in Premier League – Fifa Information

An unbelievable strike by Abdoulaye Doucoure ensured Everton prolonged their 69-year keep in England’s top-flight with a 1-0 win over Bournemouth, a consequence that consigned Leicester to the Championship.

Sean Dyche’s aspect began the day outdoors of the drop zone within the Premier League and knew their future was in their very own arms however required a shocking objective by Doucoure simply shy of the hour-mark to alleviate the strain at Goodison Park.

Bournemouth’s goalkeeper Mark Travers – standing in for captain Neto, who was absent resulting from private causes – was compelled into two spectacular saves within the first half.

The Toffees’ finest alternative of the opening 45 minutes fell to Idrissa Gueye whose effort was straight at Travers. As information filtered in that 18th-placed Leicester have been main in opposition to West Ham, Everton’s desperation started to develop, and the Bournemouth shot stopper tipped over James Garner’s effort to extend the trepidation inside Goodison Park.

There have been scares defensively, too, with Yerry Mina making a determined last-ditch block to disclaim Dominic Solanke.

The possibilities stored coming for Everton after the break, and when Demarai Grey did not beat Travers from point-blank vary, it felt prefer it might have been a type of days for the hosts.

However the aid was tangible when Doucoure broke the impasse with a first-time volley from the sting of the field to lastly give Everton the lead.

Everton had Jordan Pickford to thank for pulling off a formidable save on the dying, and the hosts needed to endure 10 minutes of stoppage-time earlier than their security was confirmed. It proved to be well worth the wait as Everton celebrated their escape in emotional scenes on the full-time whistle with the supporters spilling onto the pitch.

Speaking level – Dyche proves the saviour for Toffees

Sean Dyche was introduced in to exchange Frank Lampard as Everton boss with one goal: save the membership from relegation. When he was appointed in January, The Toffees have been three factors adrift of security, so it was by no means going to be a simple feat.

However he has instilled a perception in his staff and that has culminated in a sequence of vital outcomes – most notably the 5-1 win at Brighton and the current final gasp equaliser within the 1-1 draw at Wolves.

There are challenges aplenty for the Everton boss as he appears to be like to subsequent season however for now he can simply bask within the glory of a job effectively finished.

Participant of the match – Abdoulaye Doucoure (Everton)

It’s no shock that Doucoure was Everton’s hero on the ultimate day of the season. In a marketing campaign of mediocrity, the midfielder has stood out on a number of events and when it mattered most he offered the essential second.

Participant scores

Everton: Pickford 7, Coady 7, Mina 8, Tarkowski 7, McNeil 6, Gueye 6, Garner 7, Onana 7, Doucoure 8*, Iwobi 6, Grey 6.. subs: Simms 5.

Bournemouth: Travers 7, Smith 6, Zabarnyi 6, Senesi 6, Kelly 5, Billing 5, Lerma 5, Brooks 7, Christie 5, Ouattara 5, Solanke 5.. subs: Vina 6, Moore 5, Anthony N/A.

Match highlights

31’ – BIG SAVE! Gueye has a transparent sight at objective however shoots straight down the center and permits Travers to tip the ball over the bar. An enormous probability for Everton and if Gueye picks a nook relatively than choosing energy he could effectively have been celebrating.

45’+3 – ACROBATIC SAVE! Travers is underneath actual strain to punch McNeil’s cross – however solely so far as Garner whose effort is destined for the highest nook till the Bournemouth goalkeeper ideas it over the bar!

50’ – GRAY MUST SCORE! Zabarnyi’s tried clearance falls kindly for Grey however from point-blank vary he fails to generate sufficient energy in his header to beat Travers. Is it going to be a type of days for The Toffees?

57’ – GOAL! EVERTON 1-0 BOURNEMOUTH (ABDOULAYE DOUCOURE): What an unbelievable objective by Doucoure – and it might effectively maintain Everton within the Premier League! The midfielder is completely positioned on the sting of the field to rifle dwelling a first-time volley into the highest nook, leaving Travers helpless.

90’+5 – PICKFORD TO THE RESCUE! Vina connects with a volley on the sting of the field, drawing Pickford into an enormous save! Oh my!

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