Billing stunner helps Bournemouth earn first win

Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford was unable to keep out Philip Billing's audacious second-half effort

Philip Billing's stunning second-half strike helped Bournemouth claim their first Premier League win of the season against fellow strugglers Burnley.

Charlie Taylor's first goal for Burnley - a fierce strike past goalkeeper Andrei Radu from the edge of the area - had given the visitors an early lead at the Vitality Stadium.

But Bournemouth responded well and restored parity when Antoine Semenyo robbed Taylor of the ball and sent a low finish across Trafford into the far corner.

Marcus Tavernier had missed a glorious opportunity to level moments before Semenyo's equaliser, while Chris Mepham, Billing and Dominic Solanke all spurned good openings as the Cherries threatened.

Second-half substitute Jay Rodriguez thought he had salvaged a point for Burnley late on, but his effort was ruled out for the narrowest of offsides after a lengthy review by the video assistant referee.

The win relieves some of the pressure on Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, whose side climb above their opponents and out of the relegation zone.

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Cherries win in front of owner Foley

Responding to speculation about his future before this match, Iraola said he "understands" the rumours surrounding his tenure but remains focused on getting Bournemouth out of their current predicament.

This win, in front of watching owner Bill Foley, will go a long way to easing some of the scrutiny on the former Rayo Vallecano boss, whose team created the better opportunities after falling behind to Taylor's early effort.

The Burnley full-back's 11th-minute opener appeared to spark the hosts into life, and they should have restored parity prior to Semenyo's goal when Tavernier somehow scuffed a low effort into the ground and over the crossbar from point-blank range.

Mepham sent a free header straight at Trafford not long after the leveller, while Billing blazed over the crossbar as Bournemouth ended the first half in the ascendancy.

Cherries fans sung Iraola's name as the home side pressed for a second-half winner, and they were finally rewarded for their efforts when Billing found the net from about 40 yards out with 15 minutes remaining.

Bournemouth had to endure a nervous wait while Rodriguez's goal was checked by VAR before being ruled out, but a late Burnley equaliser would have been harsh on Iraola and his players.

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