Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 AFC Bournemouth Player Ratings: The Seagulls Held by Resilient Bournemouth

Brighton & Hove Albion and AFC Bournemouth shared the points in an entertaining Premier League encounter at the American Express Community Stadium. The 1–1 draw felt a fair reflection of a match that swung in momentum, with both sides enjoying good spells of control.

Bournemouth made the brighter start and were rewarded for their early intensity. After a VAR review, a penalty was awarded when Amine Adli was brought down in the box, and Marcus Tavernier converted calmly to give the visitors the lead in the 32nd minute. The Cherries continued to threaten, with Evanilson striking the woodwork as Brighton struggled to contain their direct approach.

The hosts grew into the contest after the break and began to apply sustained pressure.

Brighton pushed higher up the pitch, committing numbers forward and testing Bournemouth’s defensive stature. Their hard work was finally rewarded late on when Ferdi Kadıoğlu found the net to restore parity in the additional time.

It was a hard-fought and evenly matched contest, defined by intensity and late drama. Here are Sportsdunia’s Brighton & Hove Albion vs AFC Bournemouth Player Ratings from the Premier League clash.

Key Takeaways

AFC Bournemouth Player Ratings vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Let's take a look at the AFC Bournemouth Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

Djordje Petrovic - 7.0: A solid outing for the keeper. He made four saves, a couple of which were crucial to keep his team in the lead for so long. His distribution wasn't the best, but his shot-stopping was on point. Picked up a late yellow card, likely for time-wasting, as Brighton pushed for a winner.

Defenders

Adrien Truffert - 6.5: A busy afternoon for the full-back. He was strong in the tackle winning most of his duels but struggled against Brighton's tricky wingers at times. He got forward on occasion but his final ball was lacking. A decent, if unspectacular, performance.

Marcos Senesi - 6.5: A very mixed performance from the centre-back. He made a number of important clearances and interceptions, really showing his defensive instincts. However, he also looked a bit rash, giving away a foul that led to a yellow card and losing possession in dangerous areas. What stood out to us was his determination, even if it wasn't always clean.

Álex Jiménez - 7.0: We were impressed with Jimenez. He was a creative outlet from the back, creating a couple of good chances including a big one. Defensively he was sound, making three interceptions and not shying away from a tackle. A well-rounded display.

James Hill - 6.5: Absolutely dominant in the air, winning five of his six aerial duels. He was a real asset defending set-pieces. On the ball, however, he was less comfortable and lost possession 20 times, which is far too many. A powerful defensive presence but needs to be tidier.

Midfielders

Lewis Cook - 7.0: The captain led by example in the middle of the park. He was incredibly tidy in possession, completing 92% of his passes and recovering the ball ten times. He kept things simple and effective, providing a calming presence. A typically reliable performance from the skipper.

Alex Scott - 6.5: A bundle of energy in midfield. Scott's work rate was fantastic, covering a lot of ground and making eight ball recoveries. He was combative, winning half of his duels, and tried to support the attack. Sometimes his final product let him down but you can't fault his effort.

Marcus Tavernier - 7.5: Looked very dangerous before his unfortunate injury. He showed great composure to tuck away the penalty and give his side the lead. He was a constant threat, and Bournemouth missed his energy after he went off. A real shame his afternoon was cut short.

Amine Adli - 6.0: His main contribution was winning the penalty, showing good skill to draw the foul in the box. Outside of that, he was surprisingly quiet. He struggled to get involved in the game and eventually had to be substituted due to an injury.

Eli Kroupi - 6.0: A quiet game for the midfielder. He worked hard off the ball but struggled to make a significant impact on the proceedings. He was tidy enough in possession but didn't offer much of a threat in the final third before being substituted.

Forwards

Evanilson - 7.5: Bournemouth's most potent attacking threat all game. He was a constant menace, registering five shots and was desperately unlucky to see one effort cannon back off the woodwork. His movement caused Brighton's defence all sorts of problems. On another day, he could have had a hat-trick.

Substitutes

Adam Smith - N/A: Came on for the injured Tavernier to provide defensive stability.

Ryan Christie - N/A: Brought on to add fresh legs in midfield for the final stretch.

Bafodé Diakité - N/A: A late replacement for the injured Adli.

Manager

A. Iraola - 7.0: His game plan almost worked to perfection. His team started brightly, got the goal, and could have had more. They defended resolutely for large parts of the game. He'll be disappointed to concede late on but a point away from home is never a bad result.

Brighton & Hove Albion Player Ratings vs AFC Bournemouth

Here's a detailed look at the Brighton & Hove Albion Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

Bart Verbruggen - 5.0: From our perspective, this was a day to forget for the Brighton keeper. His clumsy challenge led to the penalty which gave Bournemouth the lead. It was a clear error that put his team on the back foot. He only had one other save to make the entire game, which makes the mistake even more glaring.

Defenders

Lewis Dunk - 7.0: A captain's performance from Dunk. He was composed at the back, marshalling the defence and winning his aerial battles. His distribution from the back was as reliable as ever, helping to launch Brighton's attacks. A steady and solid presence throughout.

Jan Paul van Hecke - 8.0: What a performance. He was a rock defensively, winning eight duels and making some crucial tackles. But it was his contribution going forward that stood out. He provided the assist for the equalizer and was constantly looking to drive his team on. He did pick up a yellow card, but it was a small blot on an otherwise superb copybook.

Ferdi Kadıoğlu - 8.0: We thought he was excellent. Popped up with the crucial late goal to rescue a point for his side. Beyond the goal, he was a threat all game, getting forward well and putting in a solid defensive shift with three tackles. A fantastic all-action display from the full-back.

Joël Veltman - 7.0: A really strong defensive showing. He was a monster in the duels, winning eight of his twelve battles and was dominant in the air. He read the game brilliantly, making four clearances and six ball recoveries. A very assured and experienced performance.

Midfielders

Brajan Gruda - 7.5: A livewire performance. He was a nightmare for the Bournemouth defence, completing five dribbles and constantly looking to create. He had a great shot saved in the first half and was at the heart of Brighton's best moves before being subbed. A very exciting talent.

Jack Hinshelwood - 6.5: An industrious performance from the young midfielder. He got into some great positions and had three shots, but he'll be disappointed he didn't convert a big chance in the first half. He worked tirelessly for the team, recovering the ball seven times.

Kaoru Mitoma - 6.0: A quiet game by his own high standards. He struggled to get the better of his full-back and lost possession 16 times, which is unlike him. He showed flashes of his quality but couldn't produce a decisive moment. A frustrating afternoon for the winger.

Diego Gómez - 6.0: He was solid in the tackle, winning three of his four attempts. However, he struggled to impose himself on the game in possession and was often on the periphery of the action. Substituted in the second half as Brighton chased the game.

Pascal Groß - 8.5: Our man of the match. He was the creative engine of the team. Everything went through him. He put in an incredible 15 crosses and created two big chances. While he didn't get a goal or assist, his relentless probing and quality on the ball were the reason Brighton were able to get back into the game. A masterful display.

Forwards

Danny Welbeck - 5.5: A really ineffective performance from the striker. He struggled to hold the ball up or link play effectively, and never looked like scoring. He picked up a needless yellow card for a poor foul. A disappointing showing from the experienced forward.

Substitutes

Yankuba Minteh - N/A: Came on and had one good shot saved.

Carlos Baleba - N/A: Added energy to the midfield as Brighton searched for an equalizer.

Georginio Rutter - N/A: Looked lively after coming on and won a free-kick in a dangerous area.

Charalampos Kostoulas - N/A: A late change with little time to make an impact.

Manager

F. Hürzeler - 7.0: His side fell behind to a silly mistake but he'll be pleased with their reaction. They showed great character to dominate the second half and fight back for a point. His substitutions added impetus to the attack. He'll feel his team did enough to win, but will take the draw.

Man of the Match

Pascal Groß was Sporstdunia's man of the match.

Worst Performer

Bart Verbruggen was the worst performer after conceding the penalty for Bournemouth's goal.