In what can only be described as a fairytale ending, Antoine Semenyo gave himself the ultimate birthday present on Wednesday night, scoring a breathtaking last-gasp winner to lift Bournemouth to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Vitality Stadium.

The 26-year-old Ghanaian winger, celebrating his birthday and preparing for an exciting new chapter with Manchester City, picked the perfect moment to remind everyone why he's become such a beloved figure on the south coast. With the match locked at 2-2 deep into stoppage time, Semenyo unleashed a magnificent curled effort from outside the box that flew past goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, sending the home crowd into absolute delirium.

The emotional scenes that followed perfectly captured the special bond between Semenyo and the Bournemouth faithful. Substituted moments after his heroics, he received a standing ovation as he walked slowly toward the dugout, soaking in the moment. After the final whistle, he lingered on the pitch, acknowledging the thunderous applause cascading from the stands—a touching farewell to a club where he's spent three transformative years.

The match itself was a testament to Bournemouth's resilience and fighting spirit. Despite falling behind early when Mathys Tel gave Spurs a dream start in the fifth minute, the Cherries refused to be discouraged. Evanilson restored parity with a well-taken header from Marcus Tavernier's cross, before Eli Junior Kroupi completed the turnaround with his seventh goal of the season.

When Palhinha's spectacular overhead kick leveled things at 2-2 in the 78th minute, it seemed Bournemouth's 11-game winless run might continue. But this team, inspired by their departing hero, had other plans.

Semenyo's journey with Bournemouth has been nothing short of remarkable. Since arriving from Bristol City in 2023 for over £10 million, he's scored 32 goals and provided 13 assists in 110 appearances, consistently improving each season. This campaign alone, he's netted 10 goals, building on last year's impressive tally of 11 goals and six assists.

Manchester City's decision to meet his £65 million release clause speaks volumes about his development and potential. The Premier League champions clearly see a player on an upward trajectory, someone whose best years are still ahead of him.

For Bournemouth, this victory means so much more than three points. Breaking their winless streak in such dramatic fashion, with their departing star delivering the decisive blow, creates a moment that will be cherished for years. The win moves them to 27 points, just one point behind Tottenham, showing the progress the club continues to make.

As Semenyo prepares for his medical and the next exciting phase of his career at the Etihad, both he and Bournemouth fans can look back on this magical night with immense pride. Sometimes, sports scripts the most perfect endings, and Wednesday night at Vitality Stadium was exactly that—a celebration of talent, loyalty, and the beautiful moments that make football so special.