Ghanaian striker Antoine Semenyo was the hero for AFC Bournemouth as he scored the only goal in their thrilling 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday night. The match, which took place at the Molineux Stadium, saw Semenyo deliver an outstanding performance by playing the full 90 minutes.
Heading into the game, Wolverhampton Wanderers had a slight edge in the head-to-head record with four wins compared to Bournemouth’s three wins and two draws. However, Semenyo’s superb display on the pitch ultimately turned the tables in favor of Bournemouth.
The crucial moment of the game arrived in the 37th minute when Semenyo capitalized on a defensive error by Wolves’ Kilman. Taking advantage of Kilman’s failed clearance from a Kerkez cut-back, Semenyo expertly volleyed the ball into the net, giving Bournemouth a well-deserved lead.
Despite having less possession, Bournemouth managed to create more goal-scoring opportunities than Wolves. The match took a dramatic turn in the 79th minute when Milos Kerkez was shown a red card for a dangerous tackle on Doherty, forcing Bournemouth to finish the game with 10 men. The tension on the field only escalated with the VAR confirming the referee’s decision.
Semenyo has been an instrumental player for Bournemouth throughout the season, making 28 appearances, scoring nine goals, and providing two assists in the league. His stellar performance against Wolverhampton Wanderers further solidified his importance to the team and their aspirations for success this season.
