The former Celtic attacker popped up in added-time as the Cherries dumped out English Championship side Swansea City in the second round after a five-goal thriller
The former Celtic attacker popped up in added-time as the Cherries dumped out English Championship side Swansea City in the second round and secure safe passage to the next stage after playing out a five-goal thriller under the lights.
The Scotland international - named in Steve Clarke's squad for the big Euro qualifier on the road at Cyprus as the Dark Blues aim to make it five wins from five at the top of the section and the big friendly showdown with England - rounded off an excellent fast counter as he received the ball on the edge of the box and fired his low shot through the legs of the defender and beyond the diving stretch of Carl Rushworth in the Swans goal.
READ MORE: Ex-Celtic star Jota shrugs off Al-Ittihad transfer talk with first goal that sparks incredible scenes The 91st minute strike came after Matt Grimes had given the hosts the lead early on from the penalty spot. The English Premier League side then turned the game on its head with David Brooks and Hamed Traore on target but the Swans responded with ten minutes left through Jamie Paterson.
Speaking to the BBC after picking up his first win as Cherries boss, Andoni Iraola said: "It was a game with two very different halves. I think we started very bad, it was the worst way to start with a penalty and then we were very slow to move the ball. "It was different second half, we moved the ball much quicker and then we were in control of the game.Bournemouth have picked up one point from their opening three leagues games so far and sit 16th in the early season standings. They travel to Brentford this weekend before the league pauses for the September international break.
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