Amine Adli scores in stoppage time as Bournemouth beat Liverpool 3-2 in a Premier League thriller to end the Reds 13 match unbeaten run.
Amine Adli struck deep into stoppage time as Bournemouth claimed a thrilling 3-2 win over Liverpool at the Vitality Stadium. The late goal ended the Reds 13 match unbeaten run in all competitions. Liverpool had fought back from two goals down and looked set to escape with a point. Adli’s scrappy finish with virtually the final kick sparked wild celebrations among the home fans.
The hosts made a fast and fearless start and were rewarded midway through the first half. Evanilson opened the scoring in the 26th minute after Virgil van Dijk failed to clear his lines. The mistake was costly and compounded when Joe Gomez was injured in the same move. Bournemouth took advantage of Liverpool playing with ten men as Alex Jimenez doubled the lead seven minutes later with a low finish through Alisson.
Liverpool regrouped after a chaotic spell and found a lifeline just before half time. Van Dijk atoned for his earlier error by heading home Dominik Szoboszlai’s corner. The goal changed the mood and gave the visitors belief heading into the second half. Arne Slot’s side-controlled possession and pushed Bournemouth deeper. Chances were limited but the pressure steadily increased.
Liverpool’s persistence finally paid off with ten minutes remaining. Mohamed Salah rolled a free kick into the path of Szoboszlai, who fired into the bottom corner to level the match. It was his second free kick goal of the week and another decisive contribution. Both sides sensed there was still time to win it. Ryan Christie forced Alisson into a sharp save while Djordje Petrovic denied Florian Wirtz at the other end.
The decisive moment came from a long throw that Liverpool failed to deal with. The ball bounced around the penalty area and Adli reacted quickest to force it over the line. A brief VAR check confirmed the goal and sealed a famous win. Evanilson’s movement troubled Liverpool throughout, while Szoboszlai again stood out for the visitors. Van Dijk’s night summed up Liverpool’s defensive fragility, mixing goals with costly errors.
Bournemouth created the better chances despite having less of the ball. They finished with higher quality opportunities and punished Liverpool’s lapses. The hosts had an xG of 2.30 to Liverpool’s 0.83. Liverpool remain winless in the league in 2026 and stay fourth in the table. The defeat leaves them fourteen points behind leaders Arsenal. Bournemouth climb to 13th and move further clear of the relegation zone.
Liverpool return to action in midweek as they host Qarabag in the Champions League. Attention then shifts back to the league with Newcastle visiting Anfield next Saturday. Bournemouth will look to build on this momentum when they travel to face Wolves. For both teams, this dramatic afternoon could shape the weeks ahead.
