EPL: West Ham and Bournemouth Share Spoils in 2-2 Premier League Draw

Evanilson's brace helped Bournemouth snap their losing streak with a 2-2 draw at West Ham, as the two teams shared the points in a closely contested Premier League match.

The Premier League match between West Ham United and Bournemouth at the London Stadium ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw, with both teams extending their winless streaks. The encounter was marked by a back-and-forth exchange of goals, with neither team able to gain a decisive advantage.

West Ham United dominated possession in the early stages of the match but struggled to create meaningful scoring opportunities. The team's recent form has been underwhelming, with a narrow loss to 17th-placed Wolves in midweek failing to lift spirits at the London Stadium. Meanwhile, Bournemouth's confidence had taken a hit following a shock defeat at the hands of struggling Ipswich in their previous outing.

Evanilson's brace earns a point for @afcbournemouth ! 🍒#WHUBOU pic.twitter.com/Yb1aG6qnYu

— Premier League (@premierleague) April 5, 2025

The first half of the match was characterized by a lack of intensity, with few scoring chances created by either team. In fact, after 30 minutes of play, only three shots had been attempted, none of which were on target. It seemed likely that the match would enter halftime with a goalless scoreline. However, a sudden burst of action changed the complexion of the game, as Antoine Semenyo's snapshot induced an error from Alphonse Areola. The West Ham goalkeeper spilled the ball, allowing Evanilson to capitalize on the mistake and score his fifth goal in six games across all competitions.