Everton captain James Tarkowski struck a 91st-minute equaliser as the Toffees denied Bournemouth victory at Vitality Stadium.

It looked like Bournemouth were heading for a win in new boss Marco Rose's first home game in charge after Alex Scott's first-half goal.

But Tarkowski thumped home the leveller, capitalising on confusion inside the Bournemouth box following a corner.

Scott's deflected effort from the edge of the box in the 41st minute, after some fine work from Evanilson on the right wing, had put the Cherries in front.

Up until the opener, it was Everton who had created the better of chances in an action-packed first half.

The visitors had gone close through a Jarrad Branthwaite header in the 10th minute, while Thierno Barry failed to turn in a rebound after Tyrique George's initial effort was saved by Djordje Petrovic.

But it was Bournemouth who found a way through first. Evanilson chased a long ball forward, then beat James Tarkowski and picked out Scott to score.

Everton went close to an equaliser before half-time but Barry could only hit the side-netting following a quick break, while the in-form striker was also denied by Petrovic from close range early in the second half.

David Moyes' side then had appeals for a penalty turned down by referee Chris Kavanagh when Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall went down in the box after making contact with James Hill.

But they finally scored the equaliser after both Marcus Tavernier and Ryan Christie failed to clear Hayden Hackney's corner and the ball fell for skipper Tarkowski to rescue a point.

Rose was only six minutes away from a dream start to his Bournemouth managerial career last week.

That was until Manchester City offered the German a brutal reminder of the demands the Premier League with two late goals that left him empty-handed after his first outing.

After more late drama, he and Bournemouth at least have their first point on board but the wait will go on for a first win under their new head coach.

However, it could have been worse for the Cherries, who largely had their keeper Petrovic to thank for keeping Everton at bay.

Michele di Gregorio, who spent the last season as the Juventus goalkeeper, joined the club on loan this summer to provide competition for Petrovic.

But based on Saturday's account, the Italian will have his work cut out to displace the incumbent.

Petrovic's outstanding save kept out Branthwaite's sharp header from a Dewsbury-Hall corner before he also stretched to turn behind a low drive from Iliman Ndiaye.

He then fumbled a tame attempt from Tyrique George but recovered in time to stop Barry from stealing in on the follow-up.

The Serb continued his fine outing by denying the Everton striker four minutes after the restart though his resistance was finally broken by Tarkowski.

Rose always had a hard act to follow at Vitality Stadium after taking over from Andoni Iraola, who guided them to a sixth-placed finish and the Europa League last season.

And with another stern test at Newcastle to come next week, his start to life in the Premier League will not get any easier.

There was frustration for the Everton fans before a ball had even been kicked on Saturday as news broke of Nottingham Forest's £40m bid for their midfielder Harrison Armstrong.

The 19-year-old is regarded as one of the brightest prospects to emerge from Finch Farm in recent years.

Only days earlier, Moyes had stressed his desire to see more signings at the club before the summer transfer window shuts on 2 September.

It also comes at a time when the club are trying to ward off Manchester City's interest in their attacking talisman Ndiaye and fresh interest in one of their most promising talents will have done little to allay concerns of the supporters.

Both Armstrong and Ndiaye were in the starting line-up at Vitality Stadium but Moyes will know the next few days can define their season.

After finishing a disappointing 13th last time around, the Scot will not only need to decide on the future of the duo before Wednesday but also strengthen in key areas, including a long-awaited addition at right-back.