Antoine Semenyo delivered a farewell straight out of a script, firing Bournemouth to a dramatic 3–2 victory over Tottenham with a stoppage-time strike that may prove to be his final act for the club. The winger, widely expected to complete a move to Manchester City, struck in the 95th minute to end Bournemouth’s long wait for a win and deepen the sense of crisis surrounding Spurs boss Thomas Frank.
Tottenham had started brightly on the south coast and took an early lead when Mathys Tel drove forward and saw his effort deflect beyond the goalkeeper. It was a rare moment of attacking fluency for Spurs, marking their first goal from open play in several weeks and briefly easing the pressure.
That calm did not last long.
Bournemouth grew into the contest and turned the game around before the interval, with Marcus Tavernier at the heart of everything. His first delivery was met by Evanilson, who powered a header into the net to level the score. Moments later, another Tavernier cross caused chaos in the box, with Eli Kroupi Junior reacting quickest to convert from close range and send the hosts in ahead at half-time.
The second half was chaotic, dramatic and full of turning points. Spurs thought they had been handed a lifeline when Micky van de Ven went down in the area under pressure from two Bournemouth defenders, but a lengthy review overturned the on-field decision and the penalty was rescinded.
Tottenham continued to press. Richarlison came agonisingly close with a header that crashed against the post, while Bournemouth goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic produced an outstanding save to deny van de Ven from point-blank range.
Eventually, Spurs found a way back. From a corner that Bournemouth failed to clear, Joao Palhinha executed a stunning overhead kick to restore parity and set up a frantic finish.
Just as the match appeared to be drifting toward a draw, Bournemouth delivered one final punch. In the dying seconds, the ball broke kindly to Semenyo on the edge of the area. With his last meaningful touch in a Bournemouth shirt, he smashed a low, driven effort past the keeper to spark wild celebrations inside the Vitality Stadium.
The goal not only secured Bournemouth’s first league win in 11 matches but also capped a memorable send-off for Semenyo. Head coach Andoni Iraola later admitted it was likely the winger’s final appearance, praising his commitment and impact right up to the final whistle.
For Tottenham Hotspur, the defeat added to a grim run of form. Despite scoring first once again, they failed to protect their advantage and left the pitch facing vocal frustration from their travelling supporters. Players Micky van de Ven and Joao Palhinha were seen speaking directly to fans after full-time, acknowledging their anger and urging unity during a difficult spell.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, climb with renewed belief, buoyed by a result that felt long overdue and a moment of magic that will live long in club folklore.
