Bournemouth won their first European match at the Vitality Stadium as Sturm Graz were beaten 3-0 to maintain Marco Rose's perfect start in the Europa League.
Evanilson's goal in the 43rd minute was befitting of its place in the club's history and in supporters' hearts, a cleverly placed header from Adam Smith's cross fair reward for a dominant first half.
Goalkeeper Daniil Khudyakov's poor handling allowed Rayan to make it two, then Alvaro Rodriguez hit a penalty on a night that will not soon be forgotten by the more than 12,000 in attendance, a record crowd since this stadium was made all-seater.
Bournemouth were already off the mark in the competition thanks to a 2-1 win away against Real Sociedad, but the occasion of a first-ever European home game was deeply meaningful, at least ahead of kick-off.
Supporters in the North Stand unveiled a giant tifo bearing the words "Minus 17 to European dreams", a reminder, as if one was needed, of the points deduction with which the club began the 2008/09 season after failing to come out of administration.
On this day 18 years ago, the team were bottom of League Two and three days away from losing 4-1 away at Shrewsbury. Now, "European Tour" flags waved and Unchained Melody echoed around the ground.
