Evanilson scores as Bournemouth secures first European home win
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 9:09 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Bournemouth achieved a historic victory by defeating Sturm Graz in the Europa League at the Vitality Stadium on October 15. Brazilian forward Evanilson netted a header in the first half, followed by a close-range goal from teammate Rayan. Álvaro Rodríguez capped the celebrations with an injury-time penalty. This win follows Bournemouth's earlier success against Real Sociedad and is seen as a respite from their struggles in the Premier League. The match was marked by a celebratory atmosphere, with a notable PA system shift featuring music from Elvis Presley and Andy Williams.
- •Evanilson's first-half goal opened the scoring for Bournemouth.
- •Rayan added a second goal, securing the lead against Sturm Graz.
- •Rodríguez scored a penalty in injury time to seal the win.
- •Bournemouth previously lost all matches in the Premier League this season.
- •The match celebrated Bournemouth's rise from lower league football.
- 9:09 PMThe Guardian Sport — Evanilson shocks Sturm Graz to spark Bournemouth’s first home win in Europe
"An impossible dream realised in the Vitality staging European football, and the Europa League is becoming an oasis for Bournemouth. No wins yet in the Premier League but in beating Sturm Graz to follow victory at Real Sociedad should ease the domestic pressures on Marco Rose. A pair of Brazilians secured club history on the gala night, Evanilson’s first-half header followed by Rayan’s close-range drive, a clincher arriving as the Austrian visitors had pushed hard for an equaliser. Álvaro Rodríguez’s injury-time penalty furthered the celebrations. Flag day at the Vitality. Elvis Presley’s high baritone and Andy Williams’ tenor replacing the usual dance hits on the public address system marked a different type of occasion. Bournemouth have come a long way. “Minus 17 to European dreams” read a banner in the Steve Fletcher stand, marking the journey from the foot of the Football League to a model, continental club. Continue reading...
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