Bournemouth 1-0 Fulham: Premier League result as Cherries earn three precious points in race for Europe

Andoni Iraola’s side gave their European push a huge boost this evening, with a 1-0 victory seeing them climb above Fulham and into eighth place in the Premier League.

Bournemouth made the perfect start to the match, finding the back of the net after just 53 seconds when Antoine Semenyo cut in from the right-hand side before rifling a low effort past Bernd Leno and into the back of the net.

The hosts continued to push forward looking to double their lead, and almost did so when Evanilson struck the crossbar from close range with 16 minutes on the clock.

Fulham grew into the match as the half went on but ultimately failed to create any real clear-cut opportunities.

Alex Iwobi went close to equalising for Fulham 20 minutes into the second half, curling a good effort looking for the top corner, but Kepa Arrizabalaga got across well to push it behind for a corner kick.

Bournemouth were unlucky to have not been awarded a spot kick 10 minutes from time when Bernd Leno rushed out at the feet of Evanilson and took the Cherries man out, but VAR opted to agree with the referees on field decision.

Fulham continued to push but to no avail, failing to make any of their 12 shots count as The Cherries sealed the win.

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After six consecutive Premier League matches without a victory, Bournemouth's win tonight sees them leapfrog Fulham and move into eighth position in the table. Three precious points at Vitality Stadium stops the rot and could prove to be vital come the end of the season.

Bournemouth 1-0 Fulham

Antoine Semenyi's goal after 52 seconds was the difference on the night at the Vitality Stadium. A huge win in the Cherries' chase for European football next season and their first victory in the Premier League since February.

There will be a minimum of five minutes added on at the end of this one.

Fulham are really throwing the kitchen sink at this now, every Bournemouth player is behind the ball as they look to see out this victory.

Possibly the last throw of the dice for Fulham. Willian is on for Sasa Lukic.

Milos Kerkez heads Antonee Robinson's cross behind for a Fulham corner.

VAR have confirmed the referee's decision to not award the penalty. Fulham have gotten away with one there as the replays don't show Leno getting anything on the ball.

Bernd Leno appears to take Evanilson out in the penalty area and this could be a penalty.

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Fulham with another chance but once again it's straight at the Cherries keeper. This time the ball falls to Tom Cairney who tries to caress his effort into the corner but doesn't make clean contact and it's straight at Kepa.

Fulham are on top in this match now, they are dominating the ball and looking to get forward at every opportunity. It'll be a long 20 minutes for the hosts if they can't get themselves further up the pitch.

Lukic fires an effort on goal but it's an easy one that's straight at Kepa.

Andreas Pereira is replaced by Emile Smith-Rowe.

Tom Cairney is booked.

Raul Jimenez attempts a cross on the left-hand side of the box but it's a really poor one that is too close to Kepa who collects it with ease.

Alex Iwobi chops back inside to sit Tyler Adams on the floor before trying to bend an effort into the top corner but Kepa tips it behind for a corner.

Adama Traore does well down the right-hand side, flying past two Bournemouth defenders before putting a good cross in but it's dealt with well.

Alex Scott is replaced by Marcus Tavernier.