Tavernier's early strike seals Bournemouth 1-0 win over Wolves

A strong start to the season for Bournemouth was capped by a 1-0 victory over Wolves at the Vitality Stadium, with Marcus Tavernier striking early as ten-man Wolves were unable to respond. The result gave Andoni Iraola’s side their first win of the campaign, following a season-opening setback against a relentless Liverpool while Wolves, hammered 4-0 by Manchester City in their first game, left Dorset hoping for more balance and resilience in the weeks ahead.

The decisive moment came inside four minutes when Tavernier converted after Antoine Semenyo’s import from midfield sparked the move. Semenyo, who had already showcased his promise with a brace against Liverpool, teed up the goal in fortune’s favour as a deflected effort deceived the Wolves defense and found its way into the net. Semenyo himself remained a constant outlet in Bournemouth’s attacking game, and his early involvement set the tone for a match the home side dominated in structured, high-energy fashion.

Bournemouth’s performance carried a familiar signature from the first weekend: relentless pressing and a willingness to convert high-intensity work into meaningful chances. David Brooks, who logged a Premier...