Everton captain James Tarkowski proved to be the visitors' unlikely hero at the Vitality Stadium, netting a stoppage-time equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth in a dramatic finish to Sunday's Premier League fixture.
With the home side seemingly on course to claim all three points, Tarkowski rose to the occasion in the 91st minute, finding the net to deny Bournemouth victory and ensure Everton left the south coast with something to show for their afternoon's work.
The result will feel like a significant psychological boost for Everton, who looked set to leave Dorset empty-handed until their skipper's intervention deep into added time. For a defender to step up and deliver such a crucial moment underlines the value of experienced leadership within the squad, particularly when a match appears to be slipping away.
Bournemouth, for their part, will have mixed emotions about the outcome. Having held the advantage for large parts of the contest, the Cherries will be disappointed not to have seen the game out and secured a home win. Conceding so late in the match is always a difficult pill to swallow, and manager Andoni Iraola's side will need to quickly regroup as they continue their Premier League campaign.
For Everton, the point represents a valuable addition to their tally, especially given the manner in which it was earned. Coming from behind on the road is never straightforward, and the fact that it was their captain who delivered in the clutch moment will only strengthen the sense of togetherness within David Moyes' squad.
The late leveller continues a pattern of resilience that has characterised Everton's performances this season, with the team showing an ability to fight until the final whistle regardless of the scoreline. Such character can prove invaluable over the course of a long campaign, particularly in matches where three points looked destined to slip away.
Both clubs will now shift their focus to upcoming fixtures, with Bournemouth eager to bounce back from the disappointment of dropping points at home, while Everton will look to build on the momentum generated by Tarkowski's crucial contribution.
The draw leaves both sides to reflect on a contest that swung dramatically in the closing stages, with the Vitality Stadium crowd left to digest a result that could have looked very different had Everton not found a way to respond in the dying embers of the match.
As the Premier League season progresses, moments like Tarkowski's late strike often prove pivotal when tallying points at the end of the campaign. For Everton, snatching a draw from what looked like a losing position could yet prove to be a significant result come the season's conclusion.
Based on reporting from BBC Sport.