Fulham don lose four straight away games against Bournemouth for di first time in their history after Andoni Iraola men stage late comeback to seal 3-1 win for Vitality Stadium.
With Rodrigo Muniz already out, di big news before kick-off na say Raul Jimenez no recover from knock, forcing Marco Silva to start without recognised striker.
Fulham attack blunt for first half, dem even wait till stoppage time before Alex Iwobi register first shot on target. Bournemouth no impress too, Tyler Adams get di best chance wey force Bernd Leno into low save.
Second half, Leno dey busy as e deny David Brooks Olimpico attempt and also stop Evanilson effort. Fulham later shock di home fans as Ryan Sessegnon break di deadlock with cool finish over Djordje Petrovic.
But di lead no last as Antoine Semenyo brilliance spark comeback, followed by Justin Kluivert thunderbolt and another Semenyo strike deep into stoppage time to seal 3-1 victory. Di win move Bournemouth into second place for Premier League table.
TPB Verdict
Marco Silva go dey wonder how him side leave Vitality with nothing. Even without striker, Fulham get themselves into strong position when Chukwueze assist Sessegnon opener. But defensive lapses cost dem again, making am three straight away defeats. If dem wan fight top-half finish, away form must improve.
As for Bournemouth, di fightback show why dem dey in early Champions League qualification talk. Semenyo once again prove say him be one of di deadliest attackers in di league — now sitting second in scoring charts. If key players stay fit and remain for di club beyond January, European football dey very possible for Iraola side.
Bournemouth vs. Fulham Highlights
Sessegnon goal (70’ Bournemouth 0-1 Fulham): Chukwueze combine with Sessegnon who calmly chip Petrovic to give Fulham lead.
Semenyo goal (78’ Bournemouth 1-1 Fulham): Stunning solo effort from Semenyo — stepovers, pace, and low strike through Leno legs.
Kluivert goal (84’ Bournemouth 2-1 Fulham): Long-range rocket from Kluivert after surging run from midfield. Leno helpless.
Semenyo goal (90+6’ Bournemouth 3-1 Fulham): Counter-attack finish as Gannon-Doak square for Semenyo to seal victory with left-foot strike.
Man of the Match – Antoine Semenyo
Clear standout. Sparked di comeback with solo brilliance, capped performance with brace. Ghana international show dribbling, composure and ruthless finishing to delight Bournemouth fans.
Bournemouth vs. Fulham Match Stats
- Possession: Bournemouth 53% – 47% Fulham
- Shots: Bournemouth 11 – 12 Fulham
- Shots on Target: Bournemouth 6 – 4 Fulham
- Corners: Bournemouth 4 – 3 Fulham
- Fouls: Bournemouth 8 – 10 Fulham
What Next?
After international break, Fulham go face tough test against Arsenal on October 18. In-form Bournemouth, now unbeaten in six league games, go battle Crystal Palace later this month as dem aim to continue momentum.
