Turkish striker Enes Ünal marked his Premier League debut with a dramatic last-minute goal to earn Bournemouth a point against Sheffield United on Saturday.
The Cherries had trailed 2-0 at the break but staged a stirring comeback to level the scores through Dango Ouattara and Ünal, who converted a cross from Ryan Christie in the 91st minute.
It was a dream start for Ünal, who had only joined Bournemouth on loan from Getafe in January. The 26-year-old has now scored 10 goals in all competitions this season.
Bournemouth manager Scott Parker was delighted with Ünal’s impact.
“He’s a goalscorer, that’s what he does,” Parker said. “He’s a natural finisher and he has that knack of being in the right place at the right time.
“He’s a good player, he’s a good addition to the squad and I’m sure he’ll be a big player for us between now and the end of the season.”
Ünal’s goal was celebrated by Turkish fans around the world.
The striker is a regular for the Turkish national team and has scored 17 goals in 28 appearances.
He is hoping to help Turkey qualify for the 2026 World Cup in Qatar.
Here are some reactions from Twitter:
- “What a moment for Enes Ünal! He’s only been at Bournemouth for a few weeks but he’s already made a big impact.”
- “That’s a brilliant goal from Ünal. He’s a natural goalscorer and he’s going to be a big player for Bournemouth.”
- “I’m so happy for Ünal. He’s worked so hard for this moment and he deserves it.”
Ünal’s goal will be a major boost for Bournemouth’s survival hopes.
The Cherries are currently 17th in the Premier League table, just two points above the relegation zone.
With Ünal in their team, they will be confident of staying up in the top flight.
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