Everton finds its scoring touch to beat struggling Bournemouth

By: The Associated Press Posted: 1:56 PM CDT Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Everton scored more than once at home for the first time in almost a year as Goodison Park finally celebrated a victory after a 3-0 win over struggling Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday.

Read this article for free:

or

Already have an account? Log in here »

To continue reading, please subscribe:

*First annual payment billed as $205.00 + GST for one year. This annual subscription will automatically renew at $233.00 + GST every 52 weeks (10% off the regular annual price of $259.35). Offer available to new and qualified returning subscribers only. Cancel any time.

Read unlimited articles for free today:

or

Already have an account? Log in here »

Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 07/10/2023 (1087 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

The last time Goodison witnessed a game with multiple goals for the hosts was on Oct. 22, 2022, when Crystal Palace lost by the same scoreline.

On-loan Leeds winger Jack Harrison, who departed to a standing ovation late on, marked his full home debut with a brilliant lob over goalkeeper Neto in the 37th to double the advantage given to them by James Garner’s early strike.

Everton's Abdoulaye Doucoure celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game during the English Premier League soccer match between AFC Bournemouth vs Everton FC at Goodison Park, Liverpool, Saturday Oct. 7, 2023. (Nigel French/PA via AP)

Abdoulaye Doucoure, whose goal against the Cherries in May secured the club’s top-flight survival here on the final day of the season, made the game safe on the hour with an altogether more simple close-range finish.

After four successive home defeats, Everton avoided a record worst start to a season at Goodison but was fortunate to come up against Bournemouth, which remained in the relegation zone.