'It feels amazing to beat the best' – Antoine Semenyo on Bournemouth's win over Manchester City
Semenyo’s excellent goal and another from Evanilson secured Bournemouth’s first-ever win over City
Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo reflected on his standout performance in Bournemouth's unexpected 2-1 victory over reigning champions Manchester City, calling it "an amazing feeling."
Read full articleSemenyo's impressive goal, along with another from Evanilson, marked Bournemouth's first win against City in 22 encounters, ending a long-standing winless streak that dated back to draws in 1989 and 1999.
In an interview with BBC’s Match of the Day, Semenyo expressed his excitement: "It feels amazing. They are the best team in the world. We made it difficult for them, and everyone is thrilled with the outcome. A win is a win, whether by one goal or three; we earned it."
He also commended teammate Milos Kerkez for his defensive contributions, stating, "His performance was outstanding. It was challenging for all of us, but he made crucial blocks to keep us competitive."
Regarding Evanilson, Semenyo noted, "We recognize his potential in training. We understand it takes time to adjust to a new league, but he has performed well, and the goals are starting to come."
Looking forward, Semenyo conveyed confidence in Bournemouth's prospects this season: "We have faith. We train hard every day and bring that effort onto the pitch. Many may underestimate us, but we know our capabilities."
