Brighton Defeats Bournemouth 2-1 in Premier League

Brighton & Hove Albion secured a 2-1 victory against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, moving up to fifth place in the Premier League. Joao Pedro opened the scoring in the fourth minute, tapping in a rebound after a shot from Georginio Rutter was saved. Kaoru Mitoma doubled Brighton's lead shortly after halftime with a well-placed finish from Pedro's assist. Bournemouth, reduced to ten men after Carlos Baleba's second yellow card, managed to score through David Brooks in injury time, but it was too late for a comeback. Despite a late push from Bournemouth, including a shot that hit the crossbar, Brighton held on for the win, keeping them just outside the top four on goal difference. This victory marks Brighton's strong performance in the league, bolstered by Pedro's impactful return.