EPL: Bournemouth Edges Brighton 2-1 with Semenyo's Penalty Kick
Bournemouth secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Brighton, with Antoine Semenyo's penalty kick proving decisive. Read more.
The Cherries dominated the remainder of the first half, comfortably maintaining their lead without...
AFC Bournemouth secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at the Vitality Stadium, marking their third consecutive Premier League victory for the first time since December 2024. The win was a testament to Andoni Iraola's team's determination and resilience.
Brighton, looking to build on their impressive win against Manchester City, had high hopes going into the match. However, their momentum was disrupted early on when Jack Hinshelwood and Evanilson collided in the opening seconds, forcing Hinshelwood off the field due to injury.
Bournemouth took advantage of Brighton's defensive disarray to score the opening goal. Antoine Semenyo expertly controlled the ball before laying it off to Alex Scott, who took a touch and then fired a shot past Bart Verbruggen. The away side's struggles continued as manager Fabian Hurzeler was forced to make a second substitution in the first half, replacing the injured Maxim De Cuyper with Ferdi Kadioglu.
The Cherries dominated the remainder of the first half, comfortably maintaining their lead without facing significant threats from Brighton. As the teams headed into the half-time break, Bournemouth's 1-0 advantage reflected their superior performance on the field.
Brighton posed a threat in the second half, consistent with their trend of scoring 10 of their last 13 goals after the break. They added to this tally just four minutes into the restart when Kaoru Mitoma rose highest in the box to head in a goal at the front post. This goal shifted the momentum in the match, with Danny Welbeck narrowly missing out on completing the turnaround with a shot that flew wide of Djordje Petrovic's goal.
However, Brighton's momentum was halted when Jan Paul van Hecke committed a foul on Evanilson in the box. Antoine Semenyo capitalized on the opportunity, scoring his third league goal of the season from the penalty spot and restoring Bournemouth's lead.
A BIG win for Bournemouth, and they go up to THIRD in the table! pic.twitter.com/vTS6t57nlN
— Premier League (@premierleague) September 13, 2025
Bournemouth regained control after scoring their second goal, but missed chances to seal the win, including Marcus Tavernier's wide shot and efforts from Justin Kluivert and Amine Adli. In the end, Antoine Semenyo's penalty kick secured the win, marking just the Cherries' second head-to-head victory in seven meetings. This win puts Iraola's team provisionally in the top four, defying predictions of relegation struggles. Meanwhile, Brighton will be disappointed after pulling a goal back but ultimately suffering back-to-back away defeats.
Semenyo's penalty kick proved to be the deciding factor in the match, showcasing his skill and composure under pressure. The win extends Bournemouth's unbeaten streak and demonstrates their growing strength in the league.
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