In the second leg of their Europa League play-off against West Ham United, Bournemouth were denied a victory by a late goal from the Hammers, but they continued to display their dark horse performance throughout the match.
The first half was dominated by both teams, with neither side able to break down the other's defensive line. However, in the second half, Bournemouth found themselves in control of the game and scored three goals in just under two minutes.
West Ham had been playing well until the last minute of the half, when Bournemouth scored through a header from the right. The goal came after West Ham had been pressing hard for much of the match, and despite having possession of the ball, they couldn't convert it into an equaliser.
However, the second half didn't come easily for West Ham, and they struggled to find any answers to Bournemouth's attacks. Despite this, they still managed to pull off some impressive saves and counter-attacks that helped them secure a point.
Bournemouth's performance was a testament to their dark horse mentality. They knew that they would be facing a strong opposition in the final, but they refused to give up on their cause. In the end, they fought back from a 2-1 deficit to earn a valuable win.
This result is another example of how Bournemouth can continue to perform well even when faced with tough opponents. Their dark horse mentality has helped them stay ahead of the curve and show that they have what it takes to compete at the highest level.