It was a big day for Bournemouth as they secured a fantastic 2-0 victory over Leicester City, sealing their spot in the Premier League’s top 10 for only the second time in their history.
The star of the match? Antoine Semenyo, who scored both goals and showed exactly why he’s such a key player for the Cherries.
Semenyo Shines With Two Late Goals
Semenyo took center stage late in the game, netting goals in the 74th and 88th minutes to put the match well out of reach.
His brace not only delivered the win but also capped off a strong season for Bournemouth.
Leicester Faces Tough Reality With Another Loss
Unfortunately for Leicester City, this defeat marked their 25th loss of the season, confirming their relegation from the Premier League.
This match was also likely the final game for manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, as the Foxes look to rebuild after a challenging campaign.
Bournemouth Matches Their Best Ever Premier League Finish
Bournemouth’s ninth-place finish ties their best Premier League performance, matching the record set back in the 2016-17 season under Eddie Howe.
Manager Andoni Iraola will surely be proud of his team’s progress and resilience this year.
Match Lineups and Key Details
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1):
Arrizabalaga; Smith, Zabranyi, Senesi (sub Huijsen 78′), Kerkez; Adams, Brooks (sub Jebbison 63′); Tavernier (sub Soler 90+2), Kluivert (sub Winterburn 90+2), Semenyo; Evanilson (sub Scott 90+1)
Unused Subs: Dennis (GK), Hill, Araujo, Silcott-Duberry
Goals: Semenyo 74′, 88′
Manager: Andoni Iraola
Leicester City (4-2-3-1):
Stolarczyk; Justin, Coady, Faes, Kristiansen (sub Aluko 89′); Skipp (sub Pereira 72′), Soumare; McAteer (sub Evans 86′), Ayew, Thomas (sub Monga 72′); Daka (sub Buonanotte 72′)
Unused Subs: Iversen (GK), Okoli, Golding, Braybrooke
Booked: Thomas, Coady
Manager: Ruud van Nistelrooy
Referee: Lewis Smith
What’s Next for Both Teams?
Bournemouth will now look to build on this success and continue pushing higher up the table next season.
As for Leicester, the club faces the challenge of regrouping in the Championship and planning their road back to the top flight.