Andoni staying grounded after flying start to season

BOURNEMOUTH put one over their south coast rivals Brighton with a dominant display that extends their winning steak to three games.

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BOURNEMOUTH boss Andoni Iraola is refusing to get too carried away by the Cherries’ start to the season after they beat Brighton 2-1.

Alex Scott's goal sin and a second-half Antoine Semenyo penalty helped the Cherries to a third successive victory.

Iraola said: “| am very pleased with the three points because | think it was a difficult game. We started well and played a very good first half but the momentum changed a bit when they scored.

“Once we went 2-1 up we finished the game really well. Sometimes we are going to play the same way, not get it right and not take the points.”

Iraola picked out matchwinner Semenyo for special praise and said: “We ask a lot from him offensively and in the duels defensively. Today we used him at the end as a No and on both wings. We're trying to mix it up with him, but he is giving a very good level.”

Andoni Iraola’s side got things going with a superb strike from Alex Scott followed up by a second-half penalty from Antoine Semenyo.