Semenyo helps Bournemouth beat Brighton 2-1 as Cherries extend run

Antoine Semenyo scored and set up a goal as Bournemouth beat Brighton 2-1 at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday, keeping the Cherries on a roll in the early Premier League season. Alex Scott opened the scoring in the 18th minute after Semenyo created the opening, Kaoru Mitoma equalised shortly after half time, and Semenyo restored the lead from the penalty spot in the 61st minute after Evanilson was fouled.

Bournemouth, coached by Andoni Iraola, took control early when Semenyo excellently controlled a pass on the edge of the box and teed up Scott, whose left-foot strike flew past Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen. Brighton’s first meaningful chance arrived only in stoppage time of the first half when Yankuba Minteh tested Djordje Petrovic at his near post. Minteh later supplied the cross for Mitoma to head home three minutes after the interval.

The decisive moment came when Jan Paul van Hecke brought down Evanilson in the box, and referee Peter Bankes awarded a penalty. Semenyo stepped up and converted into the centre of the goal past the diving Verbruggen to secure Bournemouth’s third consecutive league victory. The win continued Bournemouth’s strong start to the campaign and...