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Bournemouth Ends Winless Run with Semenyo's Early Strike Against Fulham

A first-minute goal from Antoine Semenyo lifts Bournemouth to eighth place, reigniting their European qualification hopes while exposing Fulham's defensive and managerial struggles.

Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Fulham - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - April 14, 2025 AFC Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo scores their first goal Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..
Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Fulham - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - April 14, 2025 AFC Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo scores their first goal Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..
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Overview

  • Antoine Semenyo scored within 53 seconds, capitalizing on a defensive error by Fulham captain Antonee Robinson, to secure Bournemouth's 1-0 victory.
  • The win moved Bournemouth into eighth place on goal difference, overtaking Fulham and Brighton in the race for European qualification.
  • Bournemouth ended an eight-game winless streak and achieved their first home victory since January, reinvigorating their season's ambitions.
  • Fulham dominated possession and created more chances but failed to equalize, with goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga making key saves to preserve Bournemouth's lead.
  • Fulham manager Marco Silva criticized a substitution error involving Ryan Sessegnon and questioned refereeing decisions, highlighting tactical and communication issues in his team's performance.