January 08, (THEWILL) — A 95th-minute strike earned a dramatic 3-2 victory for Bournemouth over Tottenham Hotspur at the Vitality Stadium. The late winner came from Antoine Semenyo, who may have just played his final match for the Cherries with a transfer to Manchester City close to completion, according to manager Andoni Iraola.
Tottenham took an early lead when Mathys Tel cut inside and fired a low shot through the legs of Alex Jimenez in the fifth minute. Bournemouth fought back before the break, with Evanilson heading home from Marcus Tavernier’s cross in the 22nd minute. Junior Kroupi then gave the hosts the lead before half-time with a close-range finish.
The visitors pressed for an equaliser after the interval, and Richarlison struck the woodwork with a header. Micky van de Ven believed he had won a penalty following a collision with James Hill, but VAR overturned the decision. Joao Palhinha brought Spurs level in the 78th minute with an acrobatic bicycle kick.
Djordje Petrovic made a crucial save to deny van de Ven a potential winner for the visitors. That stop proved vital when Semenyo combined with David Brooks on the left wing before cutting inside and firing beyond the reach of a diving Guglielmo Vicario.
The result ended Bournemouth’s 11-game run without a victory. The three points lifted the Cherries away from the relegation zone, whilst Tottenham suffered another damaging defeat in their quest for European football.
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