Semenyo sinks Man City to send Bournemouth through
Antoine Semenyo struck late to fire Bournemouth past Manchester City in the Carabao Cup, scoring the decisive goal in a shock win on Wednesday night. The tie was settled at the Etihad Stadium, where City paid the price for missed chances.
Semenyo capitalised on a loose ball in the closing stages, finishing clinically to stun the holders. “I was in the right place and stayed calm,” Semenyo said. “These are the moments you dream about.”
City dominated possession but failed to convert their control into goals. Pep Guardiola admitted frustration after the match. “We created chances, but football punishes you when you don’t take them,” he said.
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola praised his match-winner’s awareness. “Antoine believed until the end,” he noted. “That goal shows his hunger.”
The result sends Bournemouth into the next round and hands City an early exit from the competition.