Andoni Iraola expressed satisfaction with Bournemouth's 1-0 victory over Fulham, marking a crucial turn in their season. Antoine Semenyo's early goal was pivotal, helping the team climb eighth in the Premier League and back into contention for European competition. This victory ended a six-match winless streak, strengthening team morale. Iraola emphasized the importance of solid defensive performance, while Semenyo noted the win's significance for their aspirations to qualify for Europe, underlining the need to maintain momentum in upcoming matches against similarly competitive teams like Crystal Palace.
"Very, very pleased with the performance," he told Sky Sports. "I think we needed this performance, defending our own box well, the clearances, the blocks, the basics, the set-plays."
Semenyo, who scored his eighth Premier League goal of the season, believes Bournemouth are deserving of a place in Europe next season, and highlighted the importance of the victory. "The win was definitely vital for us," he said.
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