Antoine Semenyo couldn’t hide his joy after scoring the decisive goal in Bournemouth’s hard-fought 1-0 win over Fulham on Monday night—a result that lifted the Cherries into eighth place and reignited their European hopes.
Semenyo struck just 53 seconds into the match, latching onto a loose ball on the edge of the box before calmly shifting it onto his left foot and firing past Bernd Leno for his eighth Premier League goal of the season.
Reflecting on the moment with Sky Sports post-match, the Ghanaian forward explained the instinct and composure behind the goal:
“As soon as I got the ball, I knew I was going to shift it onto my left. I just needed space. It was a nice, tidy, calm, and collected finish. I knew the goal would come. I’m so happy—it’s such a relief.”
The goal wasn’t just crucial for Bournemouth’s European push—it was also a personal milestone for Semenyo, marking his 10th goal in all competitions this season, the first time in his career he has reached double figures.
After enduring a difficult run of form with six winless games, Semenyo said the team was determined to respond:
“All season long we’ve been grinding and beating the top six teams. This little phase of losses and draws—every team goes through that. But that’s why this win is so important. We came into the game wanting to give our all.”
The passion was evident at full-time, as players and fans celebrated a vital three points that may yet prove key in the race for a European place.
Bournemouth, powered by Semenyo’s early strike, now look ahead with renewed belief—and the Ghanaian’s form could be the spark they need in the season’s closing stages.
