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Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma scored for a third game in succession to snatch a 1-0 win over relegation-threatened Bournemouth in a Premier League south-coast derby on Saturday.
With time running out and Bournemouth seemingly coming away from the Amex Stadium with a precious point, Mitoma stole into the box and rose high while back-pedalling to head home Jeremy Sarmiento’s cross at the near post in the 87th minute.
The goal was not a trademark finish from the electric Japanese winger but it was enough to seal three points as Brighton moved back up to sixth place with 34 points while Bournemouth are 19th, a point below the safety zone.
Earlier, Brighton’s Deniz Undav had the perfect chance to open the scoring when he pounced on a poor pass from Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto but the forward had his first shot blocked and his second saved while his final attempt cannoned off the post.
Bournemouth felt hard done by when Dango Ouattara was pushed to the ground in the box by defender Pervis Estupinan, who made no attempt to play the ball, but the referee and VAR deemed it a legal challenge and no penalty was given.
Midfielder Moises Caicedo was benched after Brighton refused to budge on his request to move in the January transfer window amid interest from Arsenal, but all seemed forgiven when he came on in the second half to a warm reception from the fans.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
Substitution Jaidon Anthony Matías Nicolás Viña Susperreguy
Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
Brighton are still keeping the pressure on here as they look for a second to seal the points. Estupinan cuts inside from the left to pick out Gross, who tees up Buonanotte with his first touch, but the substitute fires it well wide.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
The board has gone up and there are going to be four added minutes here. Bournemouth look like the energy has been sapped out of them after conceding the goal, and they're not pushing upfield anymore.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
In the aftermath of their goal, Brighton are making their final change. It's a defensive one as Webster comes on to replace March.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
Yellow Card Moisés Isaac Caicedo Corozo
Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
Sarmiento has a lot of space down the left when it's threaded through to him, and after a quick glance up, he whips his cross to Mitoma.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
MITOMA SCORES! Brighton's patient play pays off as they knock it around down the left, opening up space. Sarmiento benefits from it, curling a brilliant cross in and Mitoma drifts onto the end of it, sending his header towards the near post. Neto gets a hand on it, but can't stop it from crossing the line. 1-0 Brighton!
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