Antoine Semenyo, a rising star for Bournemouth, showcased his scoring prowess with a crucial goal against Arsenal.
This goal demonstrated his potential and levelled the score, leading to a 1-1 draw in their pre-season encounter in Los Angeles. However, the Cherries suffered a penalty defeat, with Arsenal prevailing 5-4.
Arsenal, embarking on a tour of the United States, took the lead in the first half through Fabio Vieira.
The Portuguese midfielder connected with a cross from Reiss Nelson, volleying past the goalkeeper to give the Gunners an early advantage.
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Bournemouth, showing their resilience after Arsenal’s opener, managed to level the score in the second half. Substitute Antoine Semenyo made an immediate impact, firing a well-placed shot that deflected off Omar Rekik and found the back of the net.
A penalty shootout ultimately decided the match, with Arsenal prevailing 5-4. Ryan Christie’s miss from the spot proved decisive, securing the victory for Mikel Arteta’s side.
Arsenal’s lineup featured key performances from seasoned players, with Thomas Partey playing 62 minutes before making way for Jorginho. Notably, Emile Smith Rowe, who is linked with a potential move to Fulham, was absent from the squad, adding to the anticipation of his future.
The fixture marks the conclusion of Bournemouth’s significant pre-season tour of California, which also included a 2-2 draw against Wrexham.
Next, Arsenal will face Manchester United at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday as they continue their preparations under Mikel Arteta. They aim to build momentum ahead of the upcoming season and pursue silverware.
