Bournemouth 3-2 Liverpool as Late Adli Strike Ends Reds’ Unbeaten Run
Bournemouth produced a dramatic late twist to defeat Liverpool 3-2 at Vitality Stadium, bringing an end to the Reds’ 13 game unbeaten run in the Premier League. In a contest full of momentum shifts, controversy and quality, it was Amine Adli who delivered the decisive moment in stoppage time to send the home crowd into celebration.
After a goalmouth scramble, Adli finished to spark scenes of joy, sealing a result that Bournemouth had threatened throughout an open and fiercely contested encounter. Liverpool had shown resilience to recover from a two goal deficit, but were ultimately undone by a late surge from the hosts.
Chaotic spell puts Liverpool under pressure
The foundation for Bournemouth’s win was laid during a calamitous seven minute spell for Liverpool in the first half. Arne Slot’s side, normally so composed, were caught out by a combination of defensive uncertainty and misfortune.
Evanilson opened the scoring in the 26th minute after Virgil van Dijk failed to clear the ball. Joe Gomez was injured as he clashed with goalkeeper Alisson while trying to block Evanilson’s strike, leaving Liverpool temporarily weakened at the back.
With Gomez off the pitch and Wataru Endo ready to replace him, Liverpool did not kick the ball out of play and carried on playing with 10 men for seven minutes. Bournemouth took full advantage.
In the 33rd minute, Alex Jimenez ran onto a through ball from James Hill and finished through Alisson’s legs to double Bournemouth’s lead. The hosts were ruthless, punishing Liverpool’s vulnerability and capitalising on the temporary numerical advantage.
Liverpool response shows resilience
Once the change was finally made, Liverpool gradually regained their composure and began to reassert themselves. Their response before half time was critical in shifting the momentum.
Van Dijk headed in Szoboszlai’s corner on the brink of the interval, giving Liverpool a vital foothold in the contest. The goal steadied the visitors and provided belief that a comeback was possible.
That belief was rewarded in the second half. With ten minutes to go, Dominik Szoboszlai scored his second free kick of the week to equalise for Liverpool. Mohamed Salah, from a free kick, rolled the ball into the path of Szoboszlai who fired into the bottom corner past Djordje Petrovic to make it 2-2.
It was a moment of composure and technique, and it appeared to complete a stirring turnaround for Slot’s side.
Late drama breaks Liverpool resistance
With the scores level, both teams sensed opportunity. Bournemouth pushed forward in search of a winner, while Liverpool looked to exploit spaces on the counter.
Alisson was forced into action, tipping Ryan Christie’s effort over the bar to keep the visitors level. At the other end, Petrovic produced a fine stop to deny Florian Wirtz, underlining how finely balanced the contest had become.
Then came the decisive moment. In stoppage time, Bournemouth forced a scramble inside the Liverpool penalty area. The ball broke kindly for Amine Adli, who finished to hand the Cherries a famous victory.
And in stoppage time, Adli’s goal meant Liverpool lost for the first time since November.
For Bournemouth, it was a night of belief and reward, built on intensity, opportunism and a refusal to settle after surrendering a two goal lead. For Liverpool, it was a painful reminder of how fragile momentum can be, particularly when key moments are mishandled.
The result ends a long unbeaten run and offers a sharp test of character for Slot’s side as they look to respond in the weeks ahead. At Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth delivered a statement win, one that will be remembered for its drama, its turning points and its late, decisive strike.
