Semenyo’s Perfect Farewell Ends Bournemouth’s Long Wait for a Win

Late stunner seals dramatic victory on emotional night

For 95 minutes, Antoine Semenyo’s final Bournemouth appearance looked destined to pass quietly, marked only by a yellow card on his 26th birthday. Then came the moment that will live long in club folklore. Picking up the ball on the edge of the Tottenham penalty area, Semenyo unleashed a sublime strike past Guglielmo Vicario to seal a dramatic victory and end Bournemouth’s longest winless run of the Premier League era.

With a move to Manchester City imminent, it was the ideal farewell. After 11 games without a win, Bournemouth finally rediscovered that feeling, thanks to a player who has grown into one of the league’s most feared attackers.

Bournemouth punish Spurs’ familiar frailties

Tottenham’s troubles deepened further. They had taken an early lead through Mathys Tel and later thought they had salvaged a point via João Palhinha’s sensational overhead kick, but defensive lapses and missed opportunities once again proved costly.

Bournemouth struck first through Evanilson, who nodded home Marcus Tavernier’s inviting cross after being given far too much space inside the box. The hosts then turned the game around when another Tavernier delivery found Marcos Senesi, who cut the ball back for Junior Kroupi to finish from close range.

At just 19, Kroupi continues to impress. His seventh goal of the season draws him level with Lamine Yamal as the highest-scoring teenager across Europe’s top five leagues, further underlining Bournemouth’s ability to uncover emerging talent.

Spurs frustration grows as chances slip away

Given the absence of key attackers including Dominic Solanke, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, Spurs’ early lead had felt unexpected. Tel’s fine finish, cutting inside and curling into the far corner, briefly offered encouragement, but it was soon forgotten amid another unraveling.

Injuries continued to pile up, with Lucas Bergvall forced off early in the second half, while Tottenham’s lack of attacking edge manifested itself in frustration rather than pressure. Richarlison struck the post late on, and a penalty appeal was overturned after VAR intervention, summing up a night of near-misses.

Semenyo writes the final chapter

Palhinha’s spectacular equaliser looked set to rescue a point, but Semenyo had other ideas. His late winner ensured Bournemouth could finally celebrate again, while Tottenham were left to reflect on another damaging defeat.

For Semenyo, it was a goodbye scripted to perfection.