Semenyo double fires Bournemouth to dramatic comeback win over Fulham-Xinhua

Semenyo double fires Bournemouth to dramatic comeback win over Fulham

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2025-10-04 09:50:00

LONDON, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Antoine Semenyo delivered a dazzling performance as Bournemouth overturned a deficit to beat Fulham 3-1 in stormy conditions and climb to second in the Premier League table.

Ryan Sessegnon put Fulham ahead midway into the second half, latching onto Samuel Chukwueze's incisive pass before calmly lifting the ball over goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic.

Bournemouth responded quickly through Semenyo, who beat multiple defenders on the left wing, kept the ball in play on the byline, and squeezed a low finish through Bernd Leno's legs from a near-impossible angle.

Substitute Justin Kluivert then produced a moment of brilliance, surging from the centre circle before unleashing a 25-yard strike to give the Cherries the lead.

As Fulham chased an equaliser in stoppage time, Bournemouth sealed the victory with a counter-attack, finished by Semenyo for his second of the night.

Bournemouth's win lifts it to second place, just one point behind Liverpool, though its rivals are still to play this weekend.