Bournemouth wins a late draw at Leeds thanks to a free kick from Antoine Semenyo.
In a thrilling match at Elland Road on Saturday, AFC Bournemouth defeated Leeds United in a late draw thanks to a goal from Ghanaian international Antoine Semenyo.
In the 26th minute, Semenyo scored his fourth goal of the season by curling a fantastic free-kick past Karl Darlow.
But Leeds reacted quickly, and 10 minutes later, defender Joe Rodon headed home Sean Longstaff’s corner after goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic was wrong-footed by a deflection.
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Following the half, the home team took control, and Leeds took the lead for the first time in the 54th minute when Longstaff turned goalscorer with a brilliant volley from the edge of the area.
They looked set to claim all three points until stoppage time, when substitute Eli Junior Kroupi struck with a well-executed volley to rescue Bournemouth a share of the spoils.
The 2-2 result lifts the Cherries into third place, while Leeds remain mid-table in 11th.
Semenyo’s bright start to the season continues, with four goals and two assists in just six league appearances.
The 24-year-old is expected to feature again when Bournemouth host Fulham at the Vitality Stadium on Friday before linking up with the Black Stars for their 2026 World Cup qualifiers against the Central African Republic and Comoros.
