Bournemouth scored twice late on to secure a superb comeback win at Ipswich on Sunday, as Andoni Iraola’s side have now won three in a row.
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Ipswich led through Conor Chaplin’s first half goal and looked set to secure their first home win back in the Premier League. But Iraola’s Bournemouth, who missed chances galore throughout and put Ipswich under severe pressure, finally broke through late on as two substitutes grabbed the goals.
First Enes Unal finished off from close range in the 87th minute after good work from Dango Ouattara, then another sub Philip Billing crossed and Ouattara bundled the ball home in the 95th minute to win it in front of the jubilant Bournemouth fans.
With the win Bournemouth move on to 24 points, while Ipswich stay in the relegation zone on nine points and have just one win from their first 15 games.
Red-hot Bournemouth can qualify for Europe
When American owner Bill Foley said a while back that he wanted Bournemouth to qualify for Europe long-term, most laughed at him. They aren’t now. They did well with Gary O’Neil in charge after they were promoted back to the top-flight and most people were stunned when he was sacked. But since he came in at the start of last seson Andoni Iraola has been a revelation and has improved so many players at Bournemouth, has a clear identity and they are horrible to play against. Iraola and Bournemouth suit one another perfectly as the scrappy underdogs have beaten Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham at home this season and are just a few points off the top four. Why can’t Bournemouth finish in the top six? Nothing we’ve seen so far this season would suggest it is out of their reach and they have a wealth of varied attacking options and are always in games. Bournemouth will be the surprise package this season.
Ipswich vs Bournemouth player ratings (via FotMob.com)
What’s next?
Ipswich head to Wolves on Saturday, December 14 in a huge game at the bottom. Bournemouth host West Ham on Monday, December 16.
Ipswich vs Bournemouth score: 1-2
Chaplin 21'; Unal 87', Ouattara 90+5'
Ipswich vs Bournemouth live updates! — By Joe Prince-Wright
Ouattara wins it in stoppage time! - Ipswich 1-2 Bournemouth
That was coming! Bournemouth have won it. Surely. Brilliant work from Semenyo and Billing down the right sees the ball cut back and Ouattara bundles it home from close range. 95th minute. Heartbreak for Ipswich, but that’s no more than Bournemouth deserve.
Unal equalizes! - Ipswich 1-1 Bournemouth
Enes Unal bundles the ball home from close range after Ouattara looped the ball over Muric. Why did Muric come out there!? Bournemouth deservedly equalize! Can they find a late winner?
Semenyo denied on the counter
Bournemouth are in. It’s three on two. Semenyo is looking to find Unal to tap home but that is great defending from Ipswich. Bournemouth, once again, can’t make the most of a glorious opportunity.
Muric denies Semenyo
Bournemouth keep knocking at the door as they win the ball back and find Semenyo. His low shot is sneaking in but Muric pushes it away.
Cook goes close as Bournemouth push for an equalizer
It is one-way traffic in the second half as Cook just missed, while Semenyo is causing problems down the left.
Tavernier hits the post
Another big chance for Tavernier, but he hits the post.
Chaplin has Ipswich ahead! - Ipswich 1-0 Bournemouth
What a start for the hosts. Chaplin gives the Tractor Boys the lead. Chaos!
Huge chance for the Cherries!
Kerkez whips in a brilliant cross from the left and Tavernier should score. He somehow misses from close range, just like he did on a few occasions on Thursday against Tottenham. Huge let off for Ipswich.
Bright start from the hosts
A corner is whipped in and Delap flicks it towards goal but it flies wide. Decent start from the hosts and home fans are roaring them on.
Ipswich lineup
Muric; Johnson, O’Shea, Burgess, Davis; Morsy, Taylor; Hutchinson, Chaplin, Szmodics; Delap
Bournemouth lineup
Kepa; Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Christie, Cook; Semenyo, Kluivert, Tavernier; Evanilson
How to watch Ipswich vs Bournemouth live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 9am ET Sunday
Venue: Portman Road — Ipswich
TV Channel: Peacock Premium
Streaming: Premier League on Peacock
Ipswich Town team news, focus
Liam Delap is a man under a constant spotlight, delivering goals and strong play to grow his reputation and admiration in the Premier League and the transfermarket. Arijanet Muric is a key piece in goal for Ipswich.
OUT: Janoi Donacien (groin), Chiedozie Ogbene (achilles — out for season), George Hirst (knee), Axel Tuanzebe (hamstring)
Bournemouth team news, focus
USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams would’ve had an assist on Evanilson’s canceled late goal against Spurs, and he looks quite comfortable after long, frustration spells out with injuries. Marcus Tavernier has also been strong in the Cherries midfield.
OUT: Alex Scott (knee), Luis Sinisterra (hamstring), Julian Araujo (thigh), Marcos Senesi (thigh)
Ipswich vs Bournemouth prediction
This one feels a bit too straight-forward for a Bournemouth away day, so maybe we should add in the Premier League’s knack to deliver the unpredictable, but we’ll roll with Iraola here even though Ipswich have two further days rest than the visitors. Ipswich 1-2 Bournemouth
Ipswich vs Bournemouth preview
Ipswich have scored just five times at Portman Road and double that number going the way of the visitors.
Bournemouth have not been shutout since early October, and have posted six multiple-goal games. It could’ve been seven had Evanilson’s goal not been chalked off Thursday in a 1-0 win over Spurs
Andoni Iraola’s Cherries sit ninth with 21 points and look capable of competing for a European spot if they avoid stumbles against sides underneath them.
