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
Final roll of the dice for Bournemouth now as Vina comes on to make his debut in place of Anthony.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
Brighton were arguing that Veltman was fouled by Semenyo in the build-up, but the defender went down extremely easily. Caicedo leads the protests and picks up a booking for dissent.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
WIDE! Bournemouth surge forward again after Semenyo dispossesses Veltman. Christie peels out to the left and sees a cross blocked by Estupinan before Zeumra squares it to Ouattara, but he volleys his shot wide.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
SAVE! Lerma gets his head up and picks out another good throughball, this time to Ouattara. He drives at Dunk before peeling away from the defender and drilling a shot on goal, but Sanchez gets behind it.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
And Lamptey is also taken off, with Buonanotte coming on for his debut.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
Brighton are making another double change here. Undav is the first to go off, with Enciso replacing him.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
Dunk was late getting across to Rothwell in his attempts to break up the counter. The referee initially played advantage but has now gone back to book him for it.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
Mepham stooped to clear the ball and took a knee to the side of the head from Sarmiento. He originally stayed down, but he'll be able to carry on without treatment.
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