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Bournemouth punish Trafford error to beat Leeds 2-0

Bournemouth punish Trafford error to beat Leeds 2-0

By Sohaib Shams

Bournemouth secured a 2-0 Premier League victory over Leeds United at the Vitality Stadium, extending their winning streak to three consecutive league matches and moving above their opponents in the table.

Trafford error gifts Evanilson opening goal

Leeds goalkeeper James Trafford committed a calamitous error in the 31st minute, giving away possession from a short goal-kick. Justin Kluivert capitalized to set up Evanilson, who scored his fifth goal in six games.

Adli seals win in added time

Substitute Amine Adli added a second goal in stoppage time, securing Bournemouth's sixth win in all competitions and leaving Leeds winless in five top-flight matches.

Calvert-Lewin goal ruled out by VAR

Leeds had been the better side early on, but Dominic Calvert-Lewin saw an 11th-minute finish disallowed for handball after a VAR review on his 50th appearance for the club.

Farke's disappointing birthday

Leeds manager Daniel Farke, celebrating his 50th birthday, received a first-half booking as his side created little threat after falling behind.

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