Premier League First Half: Ivan Nielsen Scores First, Watara and Semenyo Contribute, Bournemouth vs. Southampton

Key Events

In the 17th minute, Bournemouth was awarded a free-kick in the frontcourt. Tavernier quickly passed the ball into the penalty area, and Ivan Nielsen made a timely run into the box to volley with his right foot, scoring the first goal, 1-0.

In the 32nd minute, Bournemouth launched a counterattack. Semenyo brought the ball into the penalty area from the right, evaded the defense, and crossed to the center. Cook received the ball and shot, and Watara, who was lurking in front of the goal, deflected it with his foot, making the score 2-0 for Bournemouth.

In the 39th minute, Bournemouth initiated an attack. Semenyo received the ball from Cook outside the penalty area, broke through the defense along the right side, and shot with his right foot, scoring another goal, 3-0.

Match Report

On October 1 at 2 AM, the 6th round of the Premier League for the 2024-25 season saw Bournemouth host Southampton.

In the 4th minute, Hugo Schuck brought the ball into the penalty area from the left and made a diagonal pass back. Cornet shot from outside the penalty area, but the ball hit Senesi’s head and deflected off the post.

In the 7th minute, Southampton launched a counterattack. Fraser received the ball outside the penalty area and took a powerful shot, which Kepa saved by diving to his side.

In the 21st minute, Watara broke through on the left and crossed the ball. Taylor retreated to the goal line and cleared the ball before Tavernier could shoot.

In the 28th minute, Tavernier advanced to the edge of the penalty area and suddenly took a long-range shot with his left foot, but Ramsdale was focused and saved the shot.

The first half ended with Bournemouth leading 3-0 against Southampton.

Player List

Bournemouth starting lineup: 13-Kepa; 15-Smith; 5-Senesi; 27-Zabani; 3-Corkuz; 10-Christie; 4-Cook; 16-Tavernier; 24-Semenyo; 11-Watara; 9-Ivan Nielsen;

Substitutes: 42-Travers; 37-Aarons; 22-Araujo; 2-Huisin; 7-Brooks; 8-Scott; 26-Unal; 17-Sinisterra; 19-Kluivert;

Southampton starting lineup: 30-Ramsdale; 21-Taylor; 35-Bednarek; 16-Sugawara; 6-Balies; 24-Fraser; 22-Cornel; 4-Duns; 26-Hugo Schuck; 18-Fernandez; 33-Di Blen;

Substitutes: 1-McCarthy; 2-Peters; 10-Lallana; 7-Aribo; 32-Onacho; 9-Armstrong; 17-Braithwaite; 11-Stuart; 19-Archer;