🔗 Share this article A. Semenyo's Pivotal Role Helps Bournemouth a Dramatic Draw at Chelsea. Semenyo played the entire match as Palmer was substituted in the second half. Match Summary Two assists from Semenyo's long throw-ins led to strikes by Brooks and Kluivert. Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez found the net for Chelsea in a frantic first half. The second half's clearest chance fell to Fernandez, who failed to convert. In the midst of advanced transfer talks, Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo delivered a mixed performance, setting up two goals and giving away a spot-kick in a thrilling draw with Chelsea. Despite being on the verge of a lucrative switch, the 25-year-old attacker started for his club. He utilized his long throw expertise to great effect, creating scoring opportunities that were finished by Brooks and Kluivert. Brooks opened the scoring just six minutes in, converting from close quarters after a dangerous long throw from Semenyo. Chelsea responded and then took the lead after Semenyo fouled Estevao Willian inside the penalty area. Referee Sam Barrott pointed to the spot after consulting the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) monitor. Palmer calmly dispatched the penalty, placing it perfectly into the corner even though the keeper dove the right way. Fernandez made it 2-1 with a stunning strike into the top corner midway through the first half. Bournemouth hit back almost immediately, as another Semenyo long throw was turned in by Justin Kluivert from close range just four minutes later. The visitors finished the first period on top, forcing Sanchez into several saves from their 14 first-half efforts. At halftime, Chelsea's manager made two changes, introducing captain Reece James and Pedro Neto for Josh Acheampong and Alejandro Garnacho. Early in the second half, a handball appeal against Malo Gusto was dismissed by the VAR official. Petrovic, once of Chelsea, made a fantastic stop to keep out Estevao's powerful drive from the edge of the area. Fernandez had the clearest opportunity to win it late on, but he skied his effort from a promising position inside the penalty area. Palmer's withdrawal for Pedro was greeted by boos from a section of the home crowd as the manager's side sought control. Despite growing dominance in the latter stages, Chelsea could not find a decisive late goal. In injury time, Bournemouth substitute Enes Unal volleyed over from 12 yards out after a cross from Amine Adli. This draw extends Chelsea's poor run to only one win in their previous seven Premier League matches. Bournemouth's winless streak now stretches to ten matches across all competitions.