A new Premier League star was born at the Hill Dickinson Stadium as 19‑year‑old Rayan continued a blistering introduction to English football, powering Bournemouth to a dramatic comeback against a stubborn Everton side. The Brazilian teenager, signed for £24.7 million from Vasco da Gama, scored his second consecutive league goal to cancel out Iliman Ndiaye’s first‑half penalty, and Amine Adli soon put the visitors ahead in a whirlwind turnaround.
Late Drama and a Rapid Collapse for Everton
Everton looked the more dangerous side for long stretches, earning a penalty after Rayan’s clumsy challenge on Jarrad Branthwaite and creating gilt‑edged chances that they somehow failed to convert. Thierno Barry spurned a sitter from six yards and saw another effort blocked on the line, while goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was kept busy by a resilient Bournemouth defence.
Then, in an eight‑minute nightmare, Everton’s night unravelled. Defender Jake O’Brien was sent off for a professional foul on Adli, reducing the hosts to ten men and swinging momentum decisively. Bournemouth seized the moment.
Rayan’s Header and Adli’s Finish Ignite the Comeback
Bournemouth’s response was electric. Adrien Truffert whipped in a cross and Rayan rose to nod home at the back post, a composed finish that showcased his aerial instinct and poise. Less than four minutes later, a clever free‑kick routine saw James Hill flick on a set‑piece and Adli pounce to slot home the winner. The turnaround was ruthless, clinical and emblematic of Bournemouth’s newfound resilience.
Adli praised his young teammate after the match: “He is a massive talent and we are very happy to have him. We are always behind every player that makes a mistake and today we showed that we are a strong team.”
A Sensational Start for a Teenager
Rayan’s impact has been immediate and historic. In just his third Premier League appearance he became only the third teenager in league history to register a goal or assist in each of his first three matches, joining the company of Robbie Keane and Anthony Martial. His only blemish was the penalty conceded, a youthful error that manager Andoni Iraola shrugged off while praising the player’s character and composure.
Bournemouth’s Resurgence and Everton’s Woes
The victory extends Bournemouth’s unbeaten run to six Premier League games, a remarkable recovery after a winless spell late last year. James Hill and Leny Yoro were pillars at the back, with Yoro’s late blocks proving crucial in keeping Everton at bay.
For Everton, the home form remains a concern. The Toffees are now winless in five league matches at their new ground, and the defensive lapse that led to the red card will give David Moyes plenty to ponder. The ease with which Bournemouth unlocked a compact defence despite limited earlier chances will be the bigger worry.
What This Means Going Forward
Bournemouth look revitalised, blending youthful exuberance with tactical grit, while Rayan’s meteoric rise has given the Cherries a genuine match‑winner in the final third. Everton must regroup quickly to arrest a worrying home slump, but for now the headlines belong to a teenager who arrived from Brazil and announced himself in emphatic style on England’s biggest stage.
