Antoine Semenyo Powers Bournemouth to FA Cup Fourth Round With Belter Vs WBA: Video

• Black Stars striker Antoine Semenyo scores his first goal in the English FA Cup for AFC Bournemouth
• The Ghana international netted as the Cherries thrashed West Bromwich Albion at Vitality Park on Saturday
• AFC Bournemouth will find out their opponents for the fourth round of the competition in a draw next week

Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo registered his first goal in the English FA Cup to inspire AFC Bournemouth to victory in the third round of the competition.

The Black Stars forward scored with a powerful drive to give the Cherries a 5-1 win at Vitality Park in their game against West Bromwich Albion.

Semenyo, who came on in the second half for Max Aarons, also served the assist for his side's fifth in the big win.

In a video shared on social media, the newly turned 25-year-old started a move which involved Dango Ouattara and David Brook before firing under the roof of the net of his side's fourth.

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In an electric start to the game, the visitors opened the scoring through Caleb Taylor after 14 minutes.

Bournemouth responded 13 minutes later through Justin Kluivert before Ouattara scored a quick-fire brace as the Cherries went into the break with a 3-1 lead.

Semenyo then extended the lead a minute after coming on before serving Daniel Jebbison with his side's fifth.

The in-demand forward has now netted six goals across all competitions this season, adding three assists to his name.

Semenyo is on the radar of English giants Liverpool and Newcastle.

Andoni Iraola pleased with Bournemouth win

AFC Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola shared his excitement after the emphatic win over West Brom in the FA Cup.

The Spaniard is enjoying an outstanding campaign as coach of the Cherries and will be hoping to go far in the Cup competition.

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"I think the performance overall has been very good," he said after the game, as quoted by Bournemouth Echo.

“We didn't panic when we conceded first. That is what you never want when you play, especially in a cup competition.

“And yes, the forwards, I think they all played really well. Most of them, almost, scored goals. So really, really pleased.”

Iraola also praised Semenyo and his strike partners for being efficient against the Championship side.

“Normally, he's a winger, but sometimes they use him as a number nine, and we have some players, Antoine, Justin, Dango, that even if probably it’s not their best position, they can help us there, and they are good players," he added.

Semenyo celebrates birthday with girlfriend

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Black Stars striker Antoine Semenyo celebrated his 25th birthday with his girlfriend, Jordeen Buckley, in England.

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The Bournemouth star was joined by friends and family as they marked the day in style at a pub, where the striker also performed a song.

Semenyo has been in fine form for the Cherries, and Liverpool and Newcastle United have shown interest in his services.

Source: YEN.com.gh