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AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion
So, it ends 3-0 to Bournemouth. Andoni Iraola's side move 10th after this excellent outing, as they ultimately proved too much for a Brighton side that never really seemed to get going. Bournemouth took control of things with Senesi's close range header in the 13th minute, and this goal ultimately reflected upon a half where the Seagulls were kept grounded by fruitful Cherries pressure complimented by exhausting work on the counter. Despite having more possession, Brighton couldn't capitalise in the offensive third, and were soon ruing offensive stuttering when the hosts made it two goals to the good just after the break. Unal had been dangerous ever since the second period kicked off, and made good on some formative flashes of brilliance to nod home from a lofted Ouattara cross from the left. De Zerbi looked to the bench for inspiration, and nearly found it when Enciso offered a spark of class - yet his curling right-footed effort from range in the 72nd minute was futile before Kluivert notched the game's third goal. Christie assisted the dynamic Dutchman with unadulterated midfield tenacity, and the winger cut back from the right to have Dunk in a daze and Verbruggen helpless as it powered home. Bournemouth ultimately made the most of their pressure and the xG of 2.26 compared to their visitors' xG of 1.00. Going into the final three games, the Cherries will remain cautious after Semenyo picked up a troubling late injury. Their next game is away at Arsenal. Brighton, who now slip to 12th ready themselves for Aston Villa at the Amex. Thank you for joining us, goodbye!
AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion
FULL-TIME: BOURNEMOUTH 3-0 BRIGHTON
AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Semenyo departs on a stretcher. No one likes to see that. Our thoughts are with him, as it seems a lot of time on the sidelines could follow...
AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Looking at the challenge back, that could be serious for Semenyo. It wasn't the contact, it was more the way he landed awkwardly on that right foot that jolted his whole leg. Not a positive end to the day that the industrious forward deserves.
AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion
There's a late stoppage in play here. Semenyo is on the end of a gnarly Veltman challenge. Just moments earlier, he had taken it to the corner. Perhaps that was a petty revenge act?
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Sadi comes on for Kluivert. He too gets a well-earned round of applause.
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Substitution Maximillian James Aarons Dominic Wadi Sadi
AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion
There will be five minutes of additional time.
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Substitution Marcos Nicolás Senesi Barón James Clayton Hill
AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion
That goal means that Kluivert has scored his seventh goal in the English Premier League this season, scoring for the first time since 13th April 2024 against Manchester United.
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