Everton let their lead slip against Bournemouth to lose 2-1, with the Toffees’ struggles at the Hill Dickinson Stadium continuing.
It was yet another frustrating night at Bramley-Moore Dock, with Everton missing the chance to climb to sixth in the Premier League table.
Iliman Ndiaye had given Everton the lead from the penalty spot after good pressing work by Jarrad Brathwaite.
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James Tarkowski in action for Everton against Bournemouth in the Premier League.
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But Bournemouth were allowed back into the game, and turned the contest on its head with goals by Rayan and Amine Adli.
Matters were made worse for Everton as Jake O’Brien was then sent off for a last-man foul.
David Moyes has just given his take on two moments in the game – and the manager’s feelings are very clear.
David Moyes reacts as Everton let lead slip vs Bournemouth
David Moyes is dismayed as Jake O'Brien is sent off.
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The second goal scored by Bournemouth was somewhat controversial, because the ball came in and it looked as though Toth – who was offside – made a movement towards the ball.
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It planted on the head of James Hill, who found Adli for the finish.
Asked about the goal after the game, Moyes said in his interview with TNT Sports: “Look, (I’m) the wrong person you’re asking at the moment about refereeing decisions…”
Moyes then headed to his post-match press conference.
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Jake O'Brien is sent off against Bournemouth.
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The Scot cut an extremely frustrated figure and it only lasted a few minutes long.
It was there that he was asked about the red card for Jake O’Brien.
Moyes, who had almost left even before the question came in, said: “No opinion on it. No opinion on referees any more.”
A major missed opportunity for Everton
There is huge frustration tonight about the capitulation from Everton, who have missed a golden chance to boost their European football hopes.
The Hill Dickinson Stadium is clearly a problem at the moment, and the Toffees have got to sort it out quickly.
There is little room for feeling hard done by over decisions against Bournemouth – simply put, Everton have got to improve.
Despite the decent run before this defeat, Everton had not been playing particularly well, and Moyes needs a response.
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