Amine Adli delivered the decisive moment on a breathless encounter at the Vitality Stadium, scoring deep into stoppage time to hand AFC Bournemouth a remarkable 3–2 victory over Liverpool and secure only their second win in 15 Premier League meetings with the Merseyside club.
The Morocco international proved decisive when it mattered most. With the contest seemingly drifting toward a draw, Adli reacted quickest to a goalmouth scramble caused by another long throw, forcing the ball over the line to ignite wild celebrations and snap a six-game head-to-head losing streak.
Bournemouth’s win was built on resilience and opportunism, but Adli’s contribution underlined his growing influence. Beyond the winner, his performance was marked by sharp movement and efficiency in the final third, capped by a match rating of 7.8 after registering a goal from an expected goals value of 0.34.
He completed 23 of his 32 passes and showed composure in tight spaces during Liverpool’s late onslaught.
The match itself swung dramatically. Liverpool, coming off a midweek European win, dominated possession for long spells but struggled to translate control into clear chances. Bournemouth struck first when Evanilson capitalised on a defensive lapse, before Álex Jiménez doubled the advantage moments later. Virgil van Dijk partially redeemed himself just before the interval with a header that kept Liverpool in touch.
The visitors intensified the pressure after the break and were rewarded when Dominik Szoboszlai curled home an equaliser from a clever set-piece routine involving Mohamed Salah. Momentum appeared to have swung Liverpool’s way, yet Bournemouth refused to retreat.
Instead, Andoni Iraola’s side leaned into chaos, repeatedly unsettling Liverpool with long throws and physical pressure. In the final seconds, that approach paid off, and Adli’s sharp instincts made the difference.
For Liverpool, the defeat extended a worrying run to five league matches without a win. For Bournemouth, and especially for Amine Adli, it was a statement moment.
His last-gasp intervention not only decided a classic encounter but also reinforced his value as a clutch performer capable of changing games when margins are at their finest.
