AFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Substitute Justin Kluivert bagged a late winner as Bournemouth beat shot-shy Crystal Palace 1-0 to claim a third straight win and fourth in five matches.
The game was played in torrential rain and swirling winds, which made it difficult for either side to get the ball down and play.
Palace thought they had taken the lead in first-half stoppage time when Eberechi Eze fired home at the far post via a deflection but their celebrations were cut short after a VAR review deemed Mateta was just offside in the build-up to the goal.
Palace’s stubborn resistance was finally broken in the 79th minute when Semenyo got the better of David Ozoh down the right wing before cutting the ball back for fellow substitute Kluivert to rifle home from 12 yards.
AFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace
Wharton has been fantastic once again for Palace. The young midfielder so far has a passing accuracy of 90.3 per cent, as 28 of his 31 passes have been successful. And he has been great defensively winning the ball back with two interceptions and one tackle.
AFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace
Substitution Philip Anyanwu Billing Justin Dean Kluivert
AFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace
Substitution Dango Aboubacar Faissal Ouattara Miloš Kerkez
AFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace
The Palace fans are letting known their love of this attacking style from their side. It seems to be having the desired impact as the Eagle's go in search of the opener.
AFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace
The early second half pressure from Crystal Palace has died down as Bournemouth have started to wrestle back control of possession.
AFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace
Bournemouth swing in a free-kick from wide. The ball in is wicked but the Palace deal with the ball, before a poor touch from Semenyo relieves the pressure on the Eagles.
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