Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League latest score, goals and updates from fixture
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Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma scored for a third game in succession to snatch a 1-0 win over relegation-threatened Bournemouth in a Premier League south-coast derby on Saturday.
With time running out and Bournemouth seemingly coming away from the Amex Stadium with a precious point, Mitoma stole into the box and rose high while back-pedalling to head home Jeremy Sarmiento’s cross at the near post in the 87th minute.
The goal was not a trademark finish from the electric Japanese winger but it was enough to seal three points as Brighton moved back up to sixth place with 34 points while Bournemouth are 19th, a point below the safety zone.
Earlier, Brighton’s Deniz Undav had the perfect chance to open the scoring when he pounced on a poor pass from Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto but the forward had his first shot blocked and his second saved while his final attempt cannoned off the post.
Bournemouth felt hard done by when Dango Ouattara was pushed to the ground in the box by defender Pervis Estupinan, who made no attempt to play the ball, but the referee and VAR deemed it a legal challenge and no penalty was given.
Midfielder Moises Caicedo was benched after Brighton refused to budge on his request to move in the January transfer window amid interest from Arsenal, but all seemed forgiven when he came on in the second half to a warm reception from the fans.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
GOOD SAVE! March's route down the right is blocked off, so Brighton patiently work it out to the left. Mitoma's first touch takes him away from Smith down the left and he has a go from a tight angle, but Neto blocks it at his near post.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
The yellow card is out again here, this time for Smith, who was late to get across to Mitoma.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
Substitution Tariq Kwame Nii-Lante Lamptey Facundo Valentín Buonanotte
Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
Substitution Deniz Undav Julio César Enciso Espínola
Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
After soaking up another spell of Bournemouth pressure, Brighton pass it neatly upfield. Mitoma looks for Caicedo ahead of him down the left, but overhits the pass straight out of play.
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