Bournemouth extended their winning streak to eight matches across all competitions with a hard-fought 2-1 Premier League victory over Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Sunday.
Evanilson opened the scoring after just five minutes following a costly mistake from goalkeeper Christian Walton, before Leif Davis' own goal doubled the visitors' advantage.
Jack Clarke pulled one back from the penalty spot, but Marco Rose's side held firm to continue their impressive run.
Evanilson punishes Christian Walton mistake
Ipswich began positively, with Daizen Maeda threatening Bournemouth's defence, but the hosts handed their opponents an early advantage.
Captain Dara O'Shea played the ball back to Walton, who attempted to dribble past Evanilson.
The Brazilian striker dispossessed the goalkeeper before calmly rolling the ball into the empty net.
The goal made Evanilson the first Bournemouth player to score in five consecutive Premier League appearances.
Bournemouth threatened again before half-time, with Walton denying Justin Kluivert as the visitors looked to extend their lead.
Leif Davis own goal doubles Bournemouth advantage
Ipswich suffered another setback just 27 seconds after the restart.
Ryan Christie's effort took deflections inside the penalty area before striking Davis, who was credited with an own goal.
The early second-half goal left Gary O'Neil's side facing a difficult task.
O'Neil responded by introducing Jack Clarke and Zian Flemming in the 54th minute as Ipswich attempted to regain control.
Jack Clarke penalty sets up tense finish
Ipswich received a lifeline when Lewis Cook fouled Abdoul Ouattara inside the penalty area.
Clarke converted the resulting penalty in the 73rd minute to reduce the deficit.
The hosts pushed for an equaliser, with Flemming and Julio Enciso threatening during the closing stages.
However, Bournemouth protected their narrow advantage to secure another valuable victory.
Key Points
- Bournemouth defeated Ipswich Town 2-1.
- Evanilson scored in his fifth consecutive Premier League match.
- Leif Davis' own goal doubled Bournemouth's lead.
- Jack Clarke converted a second-half penalty.
What's Next?
Bournemouth enter the November international break on an eight-match winning streak, with Rose hoping his side can maintain their momentum when domestic football resumes.
Ipswich will look to improve their results after another frustrating defeat.
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