AFC Bournemouth finally gave their fans something to cheer about at the Vitality Stadium, ending a four-match home losing streak with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Fulham. Antoine Semenyo’s lightning-fast goal sealed the deal, helping the Cherries leapfrog their opponents in the ever-tightening Premier League race for European places.
Early Strike Lights Up Vitality Stadium
Bournemouth wasted no time in showing intent. With just 53 seconds on the clock, Antoine Semenyo capitalized on a defensive slip by Antonee Robinson to power a low strike into the bottom corner. It was the Cherries’ fastest goal of the season and a statement of intent from the first whistle.
Bournemouth’s luck in front of goal continued to stutter despite their attacking start. Evanilson smashed the ball against the crossbar after a brilliant setup by Alex Scott and Milos Kerkez. It marked the 21st time this season that Bournemouth had hit the woodwork — the highest in the Premier League.
Fulham Fight Back, But Wasteful
Fulham, eager to respond, grew into the game. Rodrigo Muniz had two half-chances but failed to trouble Kepa Arrizabalaga. Their best opportunity came when Ryan Sessegnon, found by a perfectly weighted Alex Iwobi pass, headed straight at Kepa when he really should have scored.
Despite the pressure, Bournemouth held firm, and the 1-0 scoreline at the break flattered the visitors.
Second Half: Frustration for Fulham
Bernd Leno denied Tyler Adams from close range shortly after the restart, but Fulham looked the more threatening as the half wore on. Substitutes Adama Traoré and Raúl Jiménez injected pace and urgency, forcing Kepa into saves from Iwobi, Lukić, and Cairney.
A controversial substitution mix-up saw Sessegnon taken off in error, adding to Fulham’s growing list of frustrations on the night.
Bournemouth Dig Deep to Climb Up
Despite Fulham’s late surge, Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth dug deep. Their defence absorbed waves of attacks and held firm under pressure. The final whistle brought relief and joy for the home side, who now move into eighth place, breathing fresh life into their European hopes.
For Fulham, it’s another inconsistent display under Marco Silva. The Cottagers have now alternated between wins and defeats in eight straight games, a worrying trend as the season nears its business end.
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Final Word
Bournemouth’s gritty win was more than just three points — it was a morale boost, a shift in momentum, and a reminder that the Cherries aren’t done dreaming of Europe just yet. For Fulham, questions linger about consistency and cutting edge in front of the goal.
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