🔗 Share this article Antoine Semenyo Crucial Role Earns Bournemouth a Thrilling 2-2 Draw at Chelsea. Semenyo played the entire match as Palmer was substituted in the second half. At a Glance Antoine Semenyo's long throws created goals for David Brooks and Justin Kluivert. Chelsea's goals came from Palmer and Fernandez during a chaotic opening 45 minutes. Enzo Fernandez missed the best opportunity of a goalless second period. Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, reportedly close to a big-money transfer, was at the heart of the action, providing two assists and conceding a penalty in a dramatic 2-2 stalemate against Chelsea. Despite being on the verge of a lucrative switch, the 25-year-old attacker started for his club. His distinctive long throw-ins proved a potent weapon, leading to goals for teammates David Brooks and Justin Kluivert. The deadlock was broken early when Semenyo's first long throw caused havoc, allowing Brooks to score from close range in the sixth minute. The home side equalized and went ahead following a foul by Semenyo on Estevao in the box. The match official awarded a penalty after a review by the Video Assistant Referee system. Palmer calmly dispatched the penalty, placing it perfectly into the corner even though the keeper dove the right way. Fernandez made it 2-1 with a stunning strike into the top corner midway through the first half. Kluivert leveled the scores again shortly after, tapping home from another precise long throw delivered by Semenyo. The visitors finished the first period on top, forcing Sanchez into several saves from their 14 first-half efforts. At halftime, Chelsea's manager made two changes, introducing captain Reece James and Pedro Neto for Josh Acheampong and Alejandro Garnacho. A potential handball incident involving Gusto was quickly reviewed and not given by the video officials. Former Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic then produced an excellent save to deny Estevao from distance. The best chance of the second half fell to Enzo Fernandez in the 77th minute, but he blazed his shot over the bar from inside the box. Palmer's withdrawal for Pedro was greeted by boos from a section of the home crowd as the manager's side sought control. Although they enjoyed more possession late on, the hosts were unable to craft a winning goal. In injury time, Bournemouth substitute Enes Unal volleyed over from 12 yards out after a cross from Amine Adli. The result means Chelsea have managed just one victory in their last seven league outings. Bournemouth's winless streak now stretches to ten matches across all competitions.