Ipswich 1-2 Bournemouth Match Report: Evanilson Makes Bournemouth History In Eighth Straight Win

Evanilson became the first ever Bournemouth player to score in five consecutive Premier League games as the Cherries beat Ipswich 1-2 at Portman Road.

An early goal from the Brazilian and an immediate second half double put Bournemouth in a comfortable position, until a questionable spot kick from Jack Clarke halved the deficit.

Bournemouth held on for the win, despite Ipswich’s league leading record of recovering points from losing positions.

The result sees the Cherries sit seventh in the league heading into the international break on a winning run of four.

The Tractor Boys are now winless in five, sitting in 14th.

Marco Rose’s side took an early lead as in-form Evanilson dispossessed Ipswich keeper Christian Walton for a no-look finish in the fifth minute.

The Brazilian now has the joint most goal contributions in the Premier League this season with nine (5 goals, 4 assists).

The Cherries should have had a second within the opening ten minutes as Rayan eased past Leif Davis to cross the ball low for Marcus Tavernier.

The midfielder scuffed the shot, with Walton able to stick a leg out and prevent the goal.

The game began to settle down for the remainder of the first half, with Bournemouth rueing their chances for a deserved double.

But the goal came 27 seconds into the second half, as Evanilson regained possession down the left side of the pitch off Abdoul Ouattara.

The Brazilian fed Tavernier who set up Ryan Christie for a powerful strike, the ball hitting the net off Davis who couldn’t get out the way.

Gary O’Neil’s team continued to provide little threat for the next 25 minutes, with Bournemouth passing the ball around, looking for an opening.

But a bizarre penalty gave Ipswich a lifeline in the 72nd minute, as Outtara got on the wrong side of Lewis Cook who made contact.

The midfielder knew little about the offence, but the penalty was given from Ipswich’s first touch in the Bournemouth box in the second half.

Clarke stepped up to take the penalty, sending Djordje Petrovic the wrong way to get Ipswich back into the game.

The match was the halted for a considerable break as substitute Bafode Diakite suffered a gash to the head, setting Ipswich up nicely for nine minutes of added time.

But the Cherries stood firm to extend their winning streak to eight games, scoring 21, and conceding only two.