Recap

Bournemouth Ends 11-Match Winless Run with Dramatic 3-2 Victory Over Tottenham Hotspur

Semenyo’s Late Winner Caps South Coast Thriller

In a captivating Premier League encounter at the Vitality Stadium, AFC Bournemouth staged a remarkable comeback to beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-2, with Antoine Semenyo scoring a dramatic 95th-minute winner to seal a stunning victory and end Bournemouth’s 11-match winless streak.

The match was a rollercoaster of emotions featuring early dominance by Tottenham, a determined response by Bournemouth, spectacular goals, and a heartbreaking late collapse for Spurs. Tottenham started strongly with Mathys Tel opening the scoring in the 5th minute, showing early attacking intent.

Bournemouth Fight Back to Take Control

Bournemouth equalized in the 22nd minute through Evanilson’s glancing header from a James Tavernier cross, shifting momentum. Then 19-year-old Eli Junior Kroupi put the hosts ahead before halftime, capitalizing on Tottenham’s defensive lapse, making it 2-1 at the break.

Palhinha’s Spectacular Equalizer Raises Hopes for Spurs

After a tactical second half, Tottenham found an astounding equalizer in the 78th minute from Joao Palhinha, who produced a stunning overhead kick from a corner to level the score at 2-2. Spurs pressed for a winner, with Micky van de Ven forcing a crucial save from Bournemouth’s goalkeeper in the closing stages.

Semenyo’s Injury-Time Strike Decides the Contest

Just as Tottenham looked set to salvage a point or more, Antoine Semenyo struck in the 95th minute, finishing powerfully following a well-worked corner routine to send the home fans into raptures and secure an emotional 3-2 win.

Implications and Aftermath

The win lifts Bournemouth to 15th place in the Premier League, providing a vital boost and hope for survival as they move just one point behind Tottenham, who now face increased scrutiny after managing only two wins in their last 12 league matches. Thomas Frank’s future as Spurs manager has come under fresh question with this result.

This thrilling match was a testament to football’s unpredictability and intensity, delivering drama until the very last seconds in front of a passionate crowd of 11,212 at the Vitality Stadium.