Evanilson struck twice to help Bournemouth salvage a 2-2 draw against West Ham, but the Cherries’ wait for a Premier League win stretched to six matches in a row.
The Brazilian forward gave Bournemouth the lead midway through the first half, pouncing on a rebound after Alphonse Areola spilled Antoine Semenyo’s low drive.
It was Evanilson’s third consecutive game on the scoresheet and sixth goal in as many appearances.
However, Bournemouth's lead was overturned in the second half.
West Ham substitute Niclas Fullkrug made an instant impact, heading in James Ward-Prowse’s cross to equalise with what was the Hammers' first shot on target.
Just seven minutes later, Mohammed Kudus beat his marker down the left and whipped in a cross that Jarrod Bowen nodded home to complete the turnaround.
Bournemouth, though, were not done.
With 11 minutes remaining, a quickly taken free-kick from Lewis Cook was flicked on by Dean Huijsen to the far post, where Evanilson was on hand to tap in his second of the afternoon and secure a share of the points.
Despite the result, it was another frustrating outing for Andoni Iraola’s men, who remain without top scorer Justin Kluivert and continue to struggle for form.
Evanilson came close to scoring inside two minutes, glancing a header just wide from a Dango Ouattara cross, before finding the breakthrough.
Bournemouth could have doubled their lead before the break, but Illia Zabarnyi’s powerful header crashed against the bar.
At halftime, they looked in control, but West Ham’s double substitution—bringing on Fullkrug and Carlos Soler—flipped the momentum.
The draw leaves Bournemouth ninth in the table with 45 points, while West Ham sit 15th on 35.
Missed Opportunity for Bournemouth’s European Charge
Bournemouth's hopes of qualifying for European football took another hit with the draw in London.
Iraola's side looked full of promise earlier in the campaign—rising as high as fifth after a 12-game unbeaten stretch spanning November to January.
But since a win over Southampton in mid-February, they haven’t tasted victory in 90 minutes over their last eight matches.
Saturday’s fixture was a chance to close the gap on Brighton, who lost to Crystal Palace, and potentially move within touching distance of the top five.
Instead, they remain six points behind fifth-place Manchester City, who still have a game in hand.
The performance, particularly in the first half, showed glimpses of their potential.
Dominating possession and creating chances, they were unlucky not to be further ahead at halftime.
Yet the defensive lapses in the second half and inability to manage West Ham’s momentum shift will leave Iraola disappointed.
Even with Evanilson’s late equaliser, it felt more like two points dropped than one earned.
Fullkrug Shines in Brief Cameo for West Ham
Niclas Fullkrug has had a frustrating start to life at West Ham following his £27 million switch from Borussia Dortmund last summer.
Early substitute appearances were cut short by an Achilles injury that sidelined him for three months.
A promising return—marked by two goals—was again disrupted by a hamstring issue just 15 minutes into Graham Potter’s debut game in January.
Now fit again, Fullkrug made an immediate impact off the bench. With West Ham lacking punch in the final third, his presence gave them a new focal point.
He linked up play effectively and scored within seven minutes of coming on—reminding fans and manager alike of what he can offer.
Bowen also ended a five-game dry spell at home, heading in West Ham’s second to briefly hand them the lead.
While Potter’s team couldn't hold on for the win, the attacking resurgence in the second half will give the manager something to build on.