Premier League. Bournemouth beat Fulham and Luton's strong-willed victory
In the 19th round of the English Premier League, Bournemouth hosted Fulham at home, while Luton traveled to Sheffield. The matches took place on Tuesday, December 26, on the occasion known as Boxing Day.
Bournemouth - Fulham - 2:0
Despite an evenly contested first half, the hosts managed to take the lead towards the end of the period. Justin Kluivert marked the occasion with a scored goal. After the break, Fulham had more ball possession, but Bournemouth was much sharper. Their second goal came in a completely legitimate manner as Dominic Solanke confidently converted a penalty.
In injury time, the hosts scored for the third time, sealing the match. Luis Sinisterra became the author of the goal. Bournemouth dominated their opponent and climbed to the tenth position in the league standings.
Premier League. Matchday 19
Bournemouth - Fulham - 3:0
Goals: 1:0 - 44 Kluivert, 2:0 - 62 Solanke, 3:0 - 90+3 Sinisterra
Sheffield - Luton - 2:3
At the beginning of the match, the visitors opened the scoring, courtesy of Dauti in the 17th minute. After the break, the hosts responded with two scored goals. On the 61st minute, McBurnie equalized the score, and eight minutes later, Ahmedhodzic scored the second goal.
A rather unusual situation unfolded thereafter. In the 77th minute, Sheffield's defender Jack Robinson inadvertently put the ball into his own net, and four minutes later, another own goal occurred in Sheffield's goal. This time, Ben Sliman became the "hero" of this situation.
Luton secured a resilient 3:2 victory, earning 15 points but not moving out of the relegation zone.
Premier League. Matchday 19
Sheffield - Luton 2:3
Goals: 0:1 - Dowty, 1:1 - 61 McBurney, 2:1 - Ahmedhodzic, 2:2 - 77 Robinson (auto-goal), 2:3 - 81 Ben Slimane (auto-goal)
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