Overview
- Bournemouth won 2-1 at St James’ Park with a late winner from left back Adrien Truffert, who scored his first goal for the club five minutes from time.
- Marcus Tavernier opened the scoring in the first half for the visitors, and Will Osula equalised for Newcastle early in the second period.
- Truffert’s decisive finish came after Evanilson met a Marcus Tavernier cross at the back post to keep the move alive.
- Goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic protected the lead with key stops, including a save with his legs to deny Bruno Guimaraes in the final moments.
- Match ratings praised standout displays from Truffert and Tavernier, and credited center-backs Marcos Senesi and James Hill for a solid showing despite Osula wrong-footing Senesi for the equaliser.