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Everton star Oumar Niasse’s Bournemouth double earns lucky punter £12,000 of a £5 accumulator

Toffees were the only side on 11 selections not coming through comfortably with 13 minutes to go

OUMAR NIASSE'S double at the weekend ensured a lucky punter turned a £5 accumulator into a cool £12,000 payday.

The Ladbrokes customer guessed the results of 10 football matches and a game of rugby.

 Oumar Niasse celebrates after firing Everton to victory
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Oumar Niasse celebrates after firing Everton to victoryCredit: Rex Features
 Niasse has come back from the wilderness this season
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Niasse has come back from the wilderness this seasonCredit: Rex Features

All of his selections came through comfortably except Everton, who were down 1-0 with 13 minutes to go against Bournemouth.

But boss Ronald Koeman threw on Niasse, 27, and the super sub's double came to the rescue of the Toffees.

The Blues were 14-1 shots to pick up all three points before the Senegalese international snatched an equaliser in the 77th minute.

His second came five minutes later and ensured the customer's bet came in - to the sound of a cool £12,437.28.

Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "Plenty of eyebrows were raised when Koeman turned to Niasse at the weekend - and our lucky punter must've thought he was going to miss out on a huge win.

"But the Senegalese striker is the main reason Everton fans are celebrating and our customer is £12k better off!"

 Niasse pulls one back for Everton after coming off the bench
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Niasse pulls one back for Everton after coming off the benchCredit: Rex Features
 The Senegal striker turns in his second to secure victory
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The Senegal striker turns in his second to secure victoryCredit: Rex Features

Joshua King's fantastic 48th-minute goal stunned Goodison Park as Koeman's expensive squad looked set for another flop.

But, Niasse, who came on as a 55th minute substitution for Wayne Rooney, fired in his first after latching onto a pass from Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

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 Niasse has made an impact off the bench for Ronald Koeman
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Niasse has made an impact off the bench for Ronald KoemanCredit: Reuters

He doubled his tally five minutes later when he reacted first after Tom Davies's effort looped off Steve Cook and he bundled home at the far post.

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