Africa-Press – Ghana. Dominic Solanke slid in his 25th goal of the season to bring Bournemouth level
Bournemouth came from a goal down to beat Bristol City and keep on track for promotion from the Championship.
The Robins took an early lead when Robert Atkinson headed his first-ever goal for the club from a Matty James corner but Bournemouth dominated the first half.
They finally found a way through a disciplined Bristol City defence when Dominic Solanke tapped in Jordan Zemura’s cross from close range shortly before the break.
A rare Lewis Cook goal put Bournemouth in front shortly after the restart before Siriki Dembele’s excellent individual goal wrapped up the three points late on.
Andreas Weimann pulled a goal back in stoppage time to set up a nervous finish, but Bournemouth held on.
The second-placed Cherries are six points clear of third-placed Huddersfield with three games in hand as they aim to end a two-season absence from the Premier League, while City remain in 18th place.
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Line-upsMatch StatsLive Text
Line-upsBournemouth
Formation 4-3-3
42Travers15A Smith2Phillips5Kelly33Zemura8Lerma4L Cook29Billing10Christie9Solanke32Anthony
42Travers15A Smith2Phillips5Kelly33Zemura8LermaSubstituted forPearsonat 84’minutes4L Cook29Billing10Christie9SolankeSubstituted forLoweat 88’minutes32AnthonySubstituted forDembéléat 72’minutes
Substitutes
14Cantwell17Stacey18Lowe22Pearson24Cahill37Dembélé40Dennis
Bristol City
Formation 3-4-1-2
1Bentley24Cundy25Klose5Atkinson3Dasilva6James36Scott16Pring14Weimann21Wells9Martin
1Bentley24CundyBooked at 73minsSubstituted forConwayat 80’minutes25Klose5Atkinson3Dasilva6James36Scott16PringSubstituted forMassengoat 58’minutes14Weimann21Wells9Martin
Substitutes
12O’Leary26Vyner33Bell37Conway38Benarous39Owers42Massengo
Referee:Steve MartinMatch StatsHome TeamBournemouthAway TeamBristol CityPossessionHome68%Away32%ShotsHome25Away6Shots on TargetHome9Away3CornersHome12Away3FoulsHome8Away7Live TextPost update
Match ends, Bournemouth 3, Bristol City 2.
90’+6’Full Time
Second Half ends, Bournemouth 3, Bristol City 2.
90’+3’Post update
Corner, Bournemouth. Conceded by Alex Scott.
90’+2’goalGoal!
Goal! Bournemouth 3, Bristol City 2. Andreas Weimann (Bristol City) right footed shot from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Tommy Conway.
89’Post update
Foul by Nathaniel Phillips (Bournemouth).
89’Post update
Nahki Wells (Bristol City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
88’Substitution
Substitution, Bournemouth. Jamal Lowe replaces Dominic Solanke.
88’Post update
Attempt blocked. Nahki Wells (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Han-Noah Massengo.
87’Post update
Corner, Bristol City. Conceded by Lloyd Kelly.
86’Post update
Foul by Lewis Cook (Bournemouth).
86’Post update
Alex Scott (Bristol City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
85’Post update
Attempt missed. Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Dominic Solanke with a through ball.
84’Substitution
Substitution, Bournemouth. Ben Pearson replaces Jefferson Lerma.
83’Post update
Foul by Siriki Dembélé (Bournemouth).
83’Post update
Andreas Weimann (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
81’goalGoal!
Goal! Bournemouth 3, Bristol City 1. Siriki Dembélé (Bournemouth) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lewis Cook.
80’Substitution
Substitution, Bristol City. Tommy Conway replaces Robbie Cundy.
79’Post update
Jefferson Lerma (Bournemouth) wins a free kick on the left wing.
79’Post update
Foul by Nahki Wells (Bristol City).
77’Post update
Attempt blocked. Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jordan Zemura.
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