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Brighton's late equalizer snatched a point from Bournemouth's grasp, but the visitors will feel aggrieved after controlling possession and outshooting the hosts.

Bournemouth took the lead in the 32nd minute from the penalty spot, with Tavernier converting after Adli was fouled in the box. The away side managed just 2 shots on target all game, but their xG of 1.29 was higher than Brighton's 1.02, suggesting they created the better quality chances.

The key tactical reason why Bournemouth failed to see out the win was their inability to control the tempo and territory of the game. Despite leading, Bournemouth only had 33% possession and were pinned back in their own half for long spells. This allowed Brighton to pepper their box with 17 total shots, 12 of which came from inside the area.

In contrast, Brighton's late equalizer in the 90th minute from Kostoulas, assisted by van Hecke, was a reward for their persistence and ability to sustainedly pressure the Bournemouth defense. The home team's 84% pass accuracy and 11 corner kicks highlighted their dominance of the ball and territorial control, even if they struggled to convert that into clear-cut chances.