AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
The Saints ended a five-game winless streak at the Vitality Stadium
Southampton ended a five-game winless run and moved out of the relegation zone with a 1-0 victory at Bournemouth in the Premier League on Wednesday.
Che Adams headed in a cross from Romain Perraud in the ninth minute at Vitality Stadium and the visitors held on to give manager Ralph Hasenhuttl a vital win. Bournemouth lost for the first time under interim manager Gary O’Neil, who had guided the mid-table Cherries on a six-game unbeaten run after replacing Scott Parker. Saints goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu twice denied Philip Billing in the first half — from close range in the 16th minute and a long-range strike at the half-hour mark. Marcos Senesi nearly equalized just after halftime but his header went wide. The victory lifted Hasenhuttl’s team four spots to 14th place and should ease some pressure off the Saints manager.
O’Neil took over after Bournemouth fired Parker following a 9-0 defeat at Liverpool on Aug. 27.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton
The second half is off and running, via the boot of Solanke for the hosts!
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton
The teams are back out for the second half, and will we see a turnaround on the scoreboard here?
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton
Adam's early header is the difference between the sides at the moment, and the Scotland striker scored with his sole shot, chance and touch in the box. He's also managed seven duels, three of which came in the air, and has also won two free-kicks for his side. Poach.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton
The first half ends, and the Saints have their noses in front thanks to Adams' early header! Following that ninth-minute opener, it's been an end-to-end affair, with both sides producing half-chances on the break, but being unable to really test either goalkeeper. Southampton surrended a half-time lead in their last game, whilst Bournemouth have come from behind to win twice in their last five, suggesting that the second half will be interesting to say the least!
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton
We'll play an additional minute of stoppage time to close out a very entertaining first half.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments