Semenyo Send Off Sees Late Winner Vs Spurs

Semenyo delivers dramatic Bournemouth farewell

Antoine Semenyo ensured Bournemouth signed off in unforgettable fashion as his late strike sealed a thrilling 3-2 victory over Tottenham at Vitality Stadium. In what appeared to be his final outing for the club, the Ghana international produced a moment of quality deep into stoppage time to end the Cherries’ 11-game winless run and ignite scenes of emotion on the south coast.

With the contest locked at 2-2, Semenyo took a pass from David Brooks and bent a sublime effort from the edge of the box beyond Vicario. The Bournemouth crowd responded with a roar fitting of the occasion, fully aware this felt like a goodbye. Moments later, Semenyo was withdrawn to a standing ovation, lingering on the pitch after the final whistle to acknowledge supporters who had watched his rise over three seasons.

Early Spurs promise fades

Tottenham began brightly and were rewarded inside five minutes. Mathys Tel collected a clever backheel from Xavi Simons near the left touchline, surged beyond James Hill and finished confidently to give Spurs a 1-0 lead. It was a moment that briefly suggested control and confidence from the visitors.

That advantage soon evaporated. Bournemouth grew into the contest and equalised when Evanilson powered home a header from Marcus Tavernier’s delivery. The momentum shifted again before the break as Tavernier found space on the right, his cross cut back by Marcos Senesi for Eli Junior Kroupi to score his seventh goal of the season and complete the turnaround.

Turning points and VAR drama

Tottenham pressed after the interval. Richarlison struck the woodwork with a header and Spurs thought they had a chance to level when referee Darren England awarded a penalty following Micky van de Ven’s surging run. VAR intervened, ruling James Hill’s contact insufficient, a decision that drew frustration from the away side.

The equaliser eventually arrived in the 78th minute. Senesi’s defensive header fell kindly for Palhinha, who produced an acrobatic overhead kick to make it 2-2 and set up a tense finale.

Pressure grows for Tottenham

Semenyo’s decisive moment left Tottenham reflecting on familiar failings. Despite flashes of attacking intent, Spurs again lacked defensive solidity and cutting edge, managing just four shots on target from 16 attempts. Petrovic had earlier produced a fine fingertip save to deny Van de Ven, but it proved a temporary reprieve.

Bournemouth now sit on 27 points after 21 games, just one behind Tottenham. For Spurs and Thomas Frank, the scrutiny intensifies. For Bournemouth, and for Semenyo on his 26th birthday, it was a night to savour and remember.