Bournemouth secured their second Premier League win of the season as they cruised to a 3-1 house victory over south coast rivals Southampton.
First-half objectives from Evanilson, Dango Ouattara and Antoine Semenyo put Bournemouth in full management after 45 minutes on the Vitality Stadium, with Saints managing to drag a purpose again by means of Taylor Harwood-Bellis within the second half.
The win lifts Bournemouth as much as eleventh, with newly-promoted Southampton languishing in nineteenth place and nonetheless trying to find their first league victory this season.
Southampton threatened early on with Maxwel Cornet’s effort deflecting extensive, earlier than Kepa Arrizabalaga obtained down properly to save lots of from former Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser.
Southampton are caught off guard with a fast free-kick as Evanilson nets the primary purpose for Bournemouth
However Bournemouth took the lead with their first clear-cut opening, from a quickly-taken free-kick after Flynn Downes had introduced down Semenyo on the left aspect of Southampton’s half. Because the ball went lifeless, Marcus Tavernier dinked a ball excessive for Evanilson to latch on to and hook a volley previous Aaron Ramsdale.
Antoine Semenyo’s good set-up is met by Lewis Prepare dinner who curls the ball in the direction of Aaron Ramsdale earlier than Dango Ouattara will get the ultimate contact
Bournemouth scored their second simply after the half-hour mark. Tavernier was once more concerned within the build-up, passing to Semenyo who shifted the ball inside for Lewis Prepare dinner to shoot, with Ouattara getting the important contact to nick the ball previous Ramsdale from shut vary.
Semenyo scored a ‘sensational’ third purpose for Bournemouth
The Cherries didn’t have to attend lengthy for a 3rd as Semenyo wriggled away from Southampton’s defence on the left fringe of the world earlier than rifling house right-footed throughout Ramsdale and into the nook.
Southampton responded by making a triple substitution on the interval, with Joe Aribo, Ross Stewart and Ben Brereton Diaz approaching for Lesley Ugochukwu, Fraser and Cornet.
The modifications had an prompt affect with Saints needing lower than 5 minutes to drag a purpose again, Harwood-Bellis adjusting properly to stoop down and head in from Fabrice Fernandes’ cross for his first Premier League purpose.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis pulls a purpose again for Southampton in opposition to Bournemouth with a low header
Stewart headed over the bar earlier than fellow substitute Brereton Diaz flashed an effort extensive, whereas on the different finish Evanilson wasted an opportunity to double his tally after being performed by means of when he shot straight at Ramsdale.
Ryan Christie then flashed extensive, earlier than Luis Sinisterra missed a possibility so as to add a fourth for Bournemouth when his shot was saved by Ramsdale in added time.
Martin: I did not recognise our group – we have been delicate!
Southampton supervisor Russell Martin slammed his aspect for his or her first-half efficiency within the 3-1 defeat at Bournemouth within the Premier League
Southampton supervisor Russell Martin informed Sky Sports activities:
“I am so harm by the first-half efficiency after the primary purpose. I did not recognise our group. I am normally pleased with them for the braveness they present however there was no aggression and no braveness, no depth to play. Wanting round I noticed self-preservation mode on the pitch.
“I did not recognise the physique language. I did not like that one bit. Within the second half, they confirmed a lot of struggle and braveness which was too late.
“I am actually harm and dissatisfied by the primary half. It is on me and I’ve to offer them some instruments to answer the setback higher than we did.
“We clearly have not realized from the setback on the Manchester United sport which is an issue.
“We have been delicate, so neglect fashion of play. In the event you do not wish to run, struggle and make contact, take issues personally – we did not come out with the ball in any respect within the first half – then it is going to be an issue.”
Semenyo: We knew we may catch Saints out
Semenyo celebrates scoring Bournemouth’s third purpose in opposition to Southampton
Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo has had a hand in 10 objectives throughout his final 20 Premier League appearances for Bournemouth (eight objectives and two assists).
On Bournemouth’s first purpose, Semenyo informed Sky Sports activities: “We watched a few movies in conferences through the week and so knew we may catch them out with some fast free-kicks.
“It was fast considering from Tav [Tavernier] and a terrific end from Evan [Evanilson]. I am buzzing for him and he’ll be an issue for groups this season.”
On his personal type and skill to play off each his proper and left foot, Semenyo mentioned: “I have been practising all my life and I am blessed to have the ability to play with each ft.”
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