Bournemouth manager Marco Rose came close to securing his first Premier League victory but saw his team settle for a 2-2 draw against Brentford at the Vitality Stadium. The Cherries had taken the lead in the second half, but a costly error by goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic allowed Brentford to equalize and maintain their unbeaten start to the season. This was the fourth time in four league matches under Rose that Bournemouth had failed to convert a winning position into a victory. Brentford, who had started the season with three consecutive draws, now have six points from a possible 12, while Bournemouth remain on three points after squandering another strong performance. The match was also significant as it marked the first time Bournemouth had faced Brentford in the Premier League since 2015, with a win potentially helping them kick off their Europa League campaign against Real Sociedad later in the week. The game began with chances for both sides. Antonio Silva, Bournemouth’s summer signing, missed an early opportunity to put his team ahead, heading wide from close range. Brentford responded in the 34th minute when Kevin Schade scored with a header that deflected off the fingertips of Petrovic and the right post after a cross from Yegor Yarmolyuk. Bournemouth struggled to maintain their composure, with winger Rayan missing a clear chance shortly after. Bournemouth equalized in the 46th minute when Justin Kluivert scored after a loose ball fell to him following a tackle by Kristoffer Ajer. The Cherries then took the lead in the 52nd minute through a goal by Tavernier, who finished neatly after a pass from Silva. However, they quickly fell behind again in the 56th minute when Petrovic mishandled a back pass, allowing Schade to score with a lobbed shot into an empty net. Despite late chances from Rayan and substitute Ben Gannon-Doak, Bournemouth could not find a winner, settling for a draw.