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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
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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
That's all for today, goodbye!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth
That win lifts Brighton back up to sixth place, just two points behind Tottenham above them. Next up for them is a trip to rivals Palace. Bournemouth stay in the relegation zone, still one point from safety. They host high-flying Newcastle United next time out.
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Mitoma's late header snatches the win for Brighton as they beat Bournemouth 1-0. There was nothing to split the sides for the majority of the game. Brighton had the best chance of the first half when Undav had three glorious chances in the space of as many seconds, seeing one blocked, one saved and one thump the post. Bournemouth showed a threat on the counter without causing Sanchez any real problems and Mitoma saw an effort well-saved before he headed in the winner in the 87th minute despite Neto getting a hand to it.
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FULL TIME: BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION 1-0 BOURNEMOUTH.
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