Antoine Semenyo brace helps Bournemouth secure thrilling comeback win

Antoine Semenyo became the highest-scoring Ghanaian in the Premier League this season, helping Bournemouth come from behind to defeat Luton Town 4-3 in a thrilling encounter at Vitality Stadium.

Semenyo’s brace in the second half saw Bournemouth bounce back from a 3-0 deficit, denying Luton the chance to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone.

The striker’s goals were a testament to his clinical finishing and determination, as he single-handedly turned the game around for his team.

Luton had taken a 10th-minute lead through Jordan Clark’s perfectly weighted cross, which was headed home by the unmarked Chong from six yards out. Chong was also involved in Luton’s second goal, playing a one-two with Alfie Doughty before the left wing-back’s low cross was finished at the far post by Ogbene.

In the past month, 🇬🇭 Antoine Semenyo has looked more decisive cutting in from the right wing. Tonight, he expertly finishes at the near post after beating his man ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/tpjR4iGivT

— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) March 13, 2024

The visitors continued to dominate, with Barkley firing into the roof of Neto’s net from 12 yards shortly before half-time.

However, Solanke’s sensational finish in the 57th minute gave Bournemouth a glimmer of hope. The forward trapped Chris Mepham’s looping header deftly turned Daiki Hashioka and finished with a clip over Thomas Kaminski.

Three minutes later, Bournemouth levelled the score through Ukrainian centre-back Zabarnyi, who headed home from close range amid a crowd of bodies following a corner. Semenyo then took centre stage, cutting inside from the right and powering a low left-footed drive inside Kaminski’s near post to make it 3-3.

The winger completed his brace and sealed the win for Bournemouth with six minutes remaining, blasting home the winner after Luton lost possession in their own half.

🇬🇭 Antoine Semenyo’s two goals tonight means he is now the highest-scoring Ghanaian in the Premier League this season with 7 goals. pic.twitter.com/nBVMYcSjxZ

— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) March 13, 2024

Semenyo’s impressive performance takes him to seven goals for the season, making him the highest-scoring Ghanaian in the Premier League. He surpasses Mohammed Kudus, who has six goals, and Jordan Ayew, who has four.