Everton have only got themselves to blame, says David Moyes

David Moyes believes Everton have only got themselves to blame after letting Bournemouth come back from a goal down to win 2-1 at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The Blues were on a five-game unbeaten run before hosting the Cherries. Although Iliman Ndiaye secured the lead from the penalty spot in the first half, Everton were guilty of squandering gilt-edged opportunities to put some distance between them and the visitors.

They were duly punished for it as two quick goals from Rayan and Amine Adli turned the contest around in the second 45. Jake O’Brien got sent off just minutes later and despite a spirited fight towards the end, the Blues couldn’t get anything out of the game.

"I've not got much to say, really. I'm disappointed,” Moyes said in the aftermath of the loss.

"It's a game we could have won, possibly. It looked as if we might have done. It was a bit scrappy at times, but I'm just disappointed that we gave away two really poor goals. We also missed two or three [chances] ourselves, so we've only ourselves to blame.

"I think just after half-time... we started the second half well but it's only talk if you don't score – and we're not scoring enough."

Everton piled forward in the closing stages, despite their numerical disadvantage, and, discussing the spirit of his players, Moyes added: "The players have done a great job here.

"The results and performances they've got themselves in the league have been really good, so no complaints [over the spirit] at all."

Thierno Barry endured another nightmare in a royal blue shirt. The French striker missed two excellent chances from close range and was distraught on the bench, knowing he could’ve put the game to bed, after being replaced by Beto.

"I'm sure he is yeah,” Moyes replied when asked if Barry was hurting over his missed chances. “He scored us a few goals but he had a couple tonight where he probably could have done better."

 

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