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Brighton Draw 1-1 with Bournemouth on Late Kostoulas Goal

Published 19 January 2026

In a dramatic finish at the Amex Stadium, substitute Charalampos Kostoulas scored a stunning overhead kick in stoppage time to earn Brighton & Hove Albion a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth in the Premier League on Monday evening.

The 18-year-old Greek forward, who joined from Olympiakos last July, netted his second goal of the season with a moment of brilliance in the first minute of added time. Controlling a knockdown from defender Jan Paul van Hecke with his chest, Kostoulas spun and volleyed the ball past Bournemouth goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic from 10 yards out, sending the home crowd into raptures.

Bournemouth had taken the lead in controversial fashion in the 32nd minute through Marcus Tavernier's penalty. The incident occurred when Bournemouth forward Amine Adli went down in the penalty area after beating Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen to a low cross from Tavernier. Referee Paul Tierney initially booked Adli for diving and waved away penalty appeals, but video assistant referee Jarred Gillett prompted a review at the pitchside monitor. Upon reconsideration, Tierney rescinded the yellow card and awarded the spot kick, ruling that Verbruggen's leg had made contact with...

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