Broja’s Late Header Rescues Burnley as Bournemouth Are Held at Home
So, this was one of those Premier League games where it looked settled right up until the very last moment. Bournemouth hosted Burnley at the Vitality Stadium, and for most of the afternoon, it felt like the home side were edging their way toward a narrow but deserved win. Instead, a dramatic late twist completely changed the mood and gave Burnley something they had been desperately chasing for weeks.
The first half was fairly quiet and, honestly, a bit scrappy. Bournemouth had more of the ball and were clearly more comfortable in possession, but clear chances were hard to come by. Burnley, coming into the match on a painful seven-game losing run, were set up to stay compact and frustrate. That approach worked before the break, with the score still goalless and neither goalkeeper really being tested.
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After halftime, Bournemouth began to turn the screw. The pressure eventually told in the 67th minute, when Antoine Semenyo produced a moment of quality. His curling effort found the net, and it felt like a breakthrough that had been coming. With Bournemouth dominating possession and Burnley offering very little going forward, the goal looked like it might be enough to seal all three points.
From that moment on, Bournemouth were largely in control. Chances were limited, but the hosts kept the ball well and Burnley struggled to build any real momentum. Time ticked away, and the sense around the ground was that Burnley’s losing streak was about to stretch to eight matches. Even Burnley’s expected goal numbers reflected how little threat they had carried for most of the game.
Then came the moment that changed everything. In the 90th minute, Burnley pushed forward one last time. A delivery was sent into the box, and Armando Broja rose to meet it with a powerful header. The ball was guided into the net, and suddenly the away end was alive. It was Broja’s first Premier League goal of the season, and it could hardly have come at a more important time.
That single header earned Burnley a precious point and finally brought their long losing run to an end. For Bournemouth, it felt like a familiar frustration. Despite controlling large parts of the game and creating more chances, another lead was dropped late on.
In the end, the match finished 1-1. Bournemouth were left to reflect on missed opportunities, while Burnley walked away with renewed belief. Sometimes, in football, one moment is all it takes to change the story. This time, that moment belonged to Armando Broja.
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