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Bournemouth produced a stunning second-half comeback to beat Everton 2-1 at Hill Dickinson Stadium, condemning David Moyes' side to a frustrating defeat in the Merseyside rain.

Everton started brightly and created the best chances in the first half. James Garner's free-kick was saved by Djordje Petrovic, but the rebound was missed from close range, before Iliman Ndiaye hit the post after meeting Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's shot at the far post.

The breakthrough finally came in the 42nd minute. After Rayan clipped Jarrad Branthwaite inside the penalty area, Ndiaye stepped up and calmly placed the spot-kick into the bottom corner to give the hosts a deserved lead at the break.

Bournemouth struggled to create clear openings before the break, but the game changed after half-time.

Everton almost doubled their advantage early in the second half when Ndiaye intercepted a loose pass and teed up Youssef Chermiti Barry, only for James Hill to block and then turn away a follow-up effort from Dewsbury-Hall.

The visitors equalized in the 61st minute. Adrien Truffert delivered a deep cross from the left and Rayan rose at the far post to power a header past Jordan Pickford. Everton barely had time to react before falling behind. From a long free kick, Hill placed the ball in front of goal and Amine Adli headed into an unguarded net to complete the turnaround.

Things got worse for Everton when Jake O'Brien was sent off for bringing down Adli as a last defender. Reduced to ten men, the hosts continued to advance. Beto headed straight at Petrovic and Branthwaite missed a close-range opportunity, while late set-pieces were denied by a resolute Bournemouth defence.