Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth triumphed 4-2 over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday afternoon, securing their first victory in three Premier League matches.
The game began with Justin Kluivert converting a penalty in the third minute after Evanilson was fouled by Toti Gomes.
However, Wolves responded almost immediately, equalizing just two minutes later through Jorgen Strand Larsen, who headed in a fantastic cross from Jean-Ricner Bellegarde on the right.
Bournemouth regained the lead in the eighth minute thanks to a brilliant solo run from left-back Milos Kerkez, who surged into the box, received a pass from Marcus Tavernier, and finished expertly into the top-left corner.
Kluivert doubled his tally in the 18th minute with another penalty, after Jose Sa fouled Evanilson in the box, and Kluivert sent the goalkeeper the wrong way.
Strand Larsen scored his second of the match in the 69th minute, taking advantage of a deflected pass from Goncalo Guedes, before Kluivert completed his hat-trick in the 74th minute after another penalty, following a foul on Evanilson by Sa.
Wolves, who started the day in 17th place, now find themselves in 18th, although they are level on points with Crystal Palace. Meanwhile, Bournemouth rose to 11th place with 18 points, just two behind 7th-placed Brentford.
Kluivert’s first penalty showed his composure, waiting for Sa to move before calmly placing the ball into the right corner. Wolves’ equalizer came from good work down the right, but Bournemouth will be disappointed that Strand Larsen was allowed to find space between their two centre-backs.
Kerkez’s impressive strike restored Bournemouth’s lead, showcasing his potential as an attacking threat from left-back.
Strand Larsen’s second goal came after Guedes raced into the final third and delivered a perfect pass into the box, allowing the forward to score despite a deflection.
Kluivert sealed his hat-trick after another foul on Evanilson by Sa, with the winger confidently dispatching his third penalty down the middle.
Evanilson played a crucial role in securing all three penalties. The Brazilian was consistently a menace to Sa, forcing the goalkeeper into multiple fouls. In addition to his contributions in winning the penalties, Evanilson contested 17 duels, the most of any player on the pitch, and won 11 of them, also the joint highest of the match.
While Kluivert’s hat-trick made him a standout, Evanilson’s intelligence and tenacity in earning those penalties were also vital to Bournemouth’s victory.
