Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott expressed his disappointment following the 1-1 draw with Everton in the second round of the Premier League, describing how the team deserved all three points.
The goal scorer reflected on the final result, stating that a last-minute error cost them vital points:
'I believe we deserved to win this match. The mistake at the very end cost us three points. We had chances to close the game and secure the win, but we didn’t take them. Now we need to keep our heads down and focus on the meeting with Newcastle next week. Their goalkeeper George Petrovic made several excellent saves in both halves. It might have seemed like a balanced game, but we looked the better side and deserved to take the points. Yet, they held on and scored their goal in the dying minutes.'
Scott elaborated on his goal and his connection with forward Evanilson:
'Evanilson is exceptional at making runs behind defenders and holding up the ball. As an 'eight', it's crucial for me to score more frequently, so those timely arrivals in the box are key. I hope to get even more goals this season.'
The midfielder also compared the styles of previous manager Andoni Iraola and the new head coach Marco Rose, while showing appreciation for the local supporters:
'Their approaches are similar, but there's now a more structured combination when working with the ball. It’s intense pressing and entertaining football for the fans. We’ll need a few more weeks to fully adapt, but the process is underway. Rose is a top coach with a strong staff, and we really enjoy working under him. The supporters have been brilliant since my first day at the club. It's a family club, and I owe a lot to the fans for how they've supported me, both when I wasn’t in the squad and when I returned. Feeling their backing today was incredible.'
