The 24-year-old struck just 53 seconds into the encounter at the Vitality Stadium, pouncing on a defensive blunder from Fulham captain Antonee Robinson to score what proved to be the match-winner — his 10th goal of the Premier League season.

Bournemouth took the lead with just 53 seconds on the clock thanks to Semenyo’s eighth Premier League goal of the season, as the Cherries ended a six-match winless run to climb above Fulham and go eighth.

“We believe in ourselves, and getting an early goal gave us confidence to manage the game,” Semenyo said after the match.

The Cherries, who had failed to win in their last six league outings, were desperate for a spark — and Semenyo provided exactly that. Capitalising on a loose pass from Timothy Castagne, Bournemouth's Alex Scott launched a quick counter. Robinson then miscontrolled the ball, allowing Semenyo to steal possession, cut inside Joachim Andersen, and calmly curl a shot into the bottom-left corner.

Despite the early breakthrough, Bournemouth couldn't extend their lead, with Brazilian striker Evanilson hitting the crossbar from close range in the 16th minute.