Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo was the hero on Monday night as his early strike earned AFC Bournemouth a crucial 1-0 victory over Fulham at the Vitality Stadium.
The 25-year-old wasted no time, finding the back of the net just 53 seconds into the match. Semenyo outpaced Antonee Robinson on the right flank before curling a low shot beyond Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno into the bottom-left corner.
The goal—his eighth in the Premier League this season—marked his first since January 25, when he scored against Nottingham Forest.
Semenyo’s energetic display was met with a standing ovation as he made way in the 90th minute for Argentine midfielder Soler, a recent signing from Lanús.
Bournemouth came close to doubling their lead when Evanilson struck the post, but Semenyo’s early effort ultimately proved enough to secure the Cherries’ first home win since January, ending a six-game winless run.
Fulham, meanwhile, suffered their third consecutive away defeat in the league. Both teams remain six points adrift of Aston Villa, who currently occupy the final automatic European qualification spot.
Bournemouth will be looking to build on the momentum when they face Crystal Palace next at Selhurst Park.