Antoine Semenyo was the match-winner for Bournemouth as his second-half penalty secured a 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at the Vitality Stadium—marking the Cherries’ third straight Premier League win, a feat they hadn’t achieved since December 2024.
Brighton’s afternoon unraveled early when Jack Hinshelwood was forced off after a collision with Evanilson, disrupting their rhythm. Bournemouth capitalized quickly, with Semenyo assisting Alex Scott for the opener.
Despite a spirited Brighton response—includinga a rare headed goal from Kaoru Mitoma—the momentum shifted again when Jan Paul van Hecke fouled Evanilson in the box. Semenyo stepped up and coolly converted his third league goal of the season, restoring Bournemouth’s lead.
Late chances from Marcus Tavernier, Justin Kluivert, and Amine Adli could’ve extended the margin, but the Cherries held firm. The win lifts Andoni Iraola’s side into the provisional top four, defying preseason predictions of a relegation battle.
Semenyo is a good player
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