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Another superb Gomez pass set-up Mitoma but the Japanese international's deft shot\u00a0struck the post and rebounded to safety. \u00a0Play up to the break was even as both teams\u00a0strived for control. \u00a0Midfielder Diego Gomez had an impressive first-half in his first start for\u00a0the Seagulls. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Albion had 11 attempts at goal, with 4 on target and won 1 corner, free-kicks conceded - 12. \u00a0
Bournemouth had 19 attempts at goal, with 5 on target and won 5 corners, free-kicks conceded - 14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Subs not used: \u00a0Carl RUSHWORTH (G\/K), Matt O'RILEY, Brajan GRUDA, Simon ADINGRA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Subs not used: \u00a0Will DENNIS (G\/K), Julio SOLER, Ben WINTERBURN, Mata AKINMBONI, Daniel JEBBISON..<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fourth Official:<\/strong> \u00a0Farai Hallam. \u00a0
VAR Official<\/strong>:\u00a0 Matthew Donohue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n