Aston Villa Rescues Dramatic 2-2 Draw Against Bournemouth

Ollie Watkins 90th-minute equalizer salvaged a point for Aston Villa in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Bournemouth in the Premier League.

Aston Villa twice came from behind to rescue a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday, with Ollie Watkins producing a dramatic 90th-minute equalizer.

High-Flying Villa Looked To Be Heading For a Shock Defeat

High-flying Villa looked to be heading for a shock defeat on the south coast until Watkins pounced on substitute Moussa Diaby's cross to score his 13th goal of the season with a well-timed backward header.

Hosts Bournemouth Took a Deserved Lead

The hosts, who had won three of their previous four matches, took a deserved lead in the 10th minute. Villa defender Diego Carlos was too casual playing out from the back and passed the ball straight to Ryan Christie, who instinctively fed Antoine Semenyo to pick out the bottom corner from 12 yards.

Leon Bailey Equalized With a Superb Solo Goal

Leon Bailey equalized with a superb solo goal in the 20th minute. Watkins, who had come through a late fitness test, played the ball out to Bailey on the right wing and the Jamaica international danced into space inside the penalty area before curling home left-footed beyond Neto.

Dominic Solanke Restored Bournemouth's Lead

The teams went in level at halftime, but there was no denying Dominic Solanke seven minutes into the second half as he fired Bournemouth back in front with his seventh goal of the season. Milos Kerkez broke down the left before fizzing the pass into the feet of Solanke, who pirouetted away from Pau Torres before blasting beyond Emi Martinez.

Watkins Rescues a Share of the Spoils

But just as Bournemouth looked to be holding out for the win, up stepped the in-form Watkins to salvage a share of the spoils. Villa stayed fourth. Bournemouth is 16th.