AFC Bournemouth returned to Dean Courtroom following their victorious outing alongside the coast to Southampton to host fellow relegation rivals Leeds United.
The Cherries knew that victory would put them on 39 factors, which whereas not mathematically sure, would, in actuality, be sufficient to safe security and protect their spot within the high flight of English soccer for a second season.
Match winner Marcus Tavernier missed on this event via damage, however the Cherries dominated Leeds United all afternoon regardless of his absence, with a brace from Jefferson Lerma and targets from Dominic Solanke and Antoine Semenyo.
After the sport, AFC Bournemouth head coach Gary O’Neil informed Sky Sports activities…
“…I used to be anxious about power ranges and what we’d begin like, however I reminded them we don’t settle for any dip in our degree immediately for no matter cause. We set ourselves a purpose in August and it’s proper on the finish of this recreation for you if you need it sufficient. Go and get it achieved immediately. All of the lads had been utterly targeted on the purpose immediately.
“Incomes 39 factors from 34 video games is an enormous effort, so I wished to verify the lads went around the pitch collectively and confirmed our appreciation for the assist we’ve had from the followers. Not many followers outdoors of Bournemouth would have given us a prayer this 12 months.
“Thirty-nine will probably be sufficient, I’d assume. That doesn’t imply we cease, after all. The lads have gotten a few days off as a result of they’ve had a really huge week, then let’s knuckle down and see what number of factors we are able to get from the following 12 on supply.
“I’m simply actually pleased with the group I’ve labored with for fairly some time now from totally different positions. To have as many questions requested of them as they’ve, to have been written off and to get to 39 with 4 video games to play is an unimaginable effort.”
Man of the match in opposition to Leeds
Lerma
Solanke
Neto
Dango
Senesi
Christie
Another person
Yeaaaaah man 🤙🤙 pic.twitter.com/4qLIhpbGVs
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) April 30, 2023
Written by Garbo
Nice consequence each participant deserved that…for me Christie was the person of the match…labored tirelessly and was key to breaking apart their play.
They didn’t consider in us🤷🏾♂️. GOD DID!! pic.twitter.com/RFY8dpSbF7
— Dom Solanke (@DomSolanke) April 30, 2023
Johnny Comelately stated…
What a terrific recreation, performed at a terrific tempo. Leeds power ranges are unimaginable however we matched all of them throughout the pitch, even outdated Smithy. And what a unbelievable consequence.
🍒 Leeds immediately set a brand new file of 23 PL targets conceded in a single month.
It beats the earlier mark of 20, held by… Leeds. #afcb
— Kris Temple (@kristemple) April 30, 2023
billythekid added…
The primary jiffy it had that feeling of final Sunday once more with Leeds United dominating and getting the ball within the web, solely to have it dominated out for offside after a VAR verify.
Then after 20 minutes, we took the lead with a cracking unstoppable shot into the far nook from Jefferson Lerma and 4 minutes later he hit a shot into the highest of the web for his and our second purpose.
Once more from a cross into our field from the energetic younger Italian winger Gnonto, Bamford headed in to make it 2-1.
The second half once more began with United dominating however not getting wherever.
Then Dominic Solanke turned the ball in to make it 3-1, then we had one other VAR verify, for the second time this afternoon the selections favoured our crew and the purpose stood.
Kieffer Moore who had come on as a sub practically made it 4-1 with a header that simply went excessive and shortly after needed to be subbed for a facial damage.
Antoine Semenyo got here on in Moore’s place and eight minutes later his shot went below the goalkeeper and it was his first purpose for our membership and the Cherries fourth.
So a terrific afternoon to be a Cherries fan and this consequence ought to put to mattress any doubters that we’re not now protected.
This Financial institution Vacation recreation our membership got here out high in opposition to the Yorkshire membership.
Nicely achieved to our supervisor Gary O’Neil and the lads who’ve come below criticism this season. – To hitch the dialog, click on right here.
4 days, two wins…
Your Chezzas ❤️ pic.twitter.com/aByBKEssGs
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) April 30, 2023