Antoine Semenyo scores third goal of the season for Bournemouth in EPL
In a thrilling Premier League encounter on Sunday, Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo showcased his prowess by scoring his third goal of the season for Bournemouth. Despite Semenyo's early lead, the home team found themselves held to a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium.
Semenyo's opening goal in the 10th minute set the tone for the match, but Villa responded quickly as Leon Bailey levelled the score just three minutes later. The Ghanaian forward, who had a chance for a second goal, received a booking for dissent in the 17th minute. Despite a blatant shirt-pull that went unpunished, Semenyo managed to escape a second yellow card.
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Bournemouth regained the lead in the second half when striker Dominic Solanke skillfully converted a pass from Milos Kerkez. The match continued to be fiercely contested, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. Villa's Ollie Watkins secured a late equalizer in the dying moments of the game, ensuring a 2-2 draw.
Despite Villa's efforts, the VAR system intervened to disallow a goal due to an offside position. The closely fought contest ultimately ended with both teams sharing the points. Aston Villa maintains their fourth-place standing with 29 points from 14 games, while Bournemouth sits above the relegation zone in 16th place with 13 points.