The emergence of Kluivert
The emergence of Kluivert from his father’s shadow as Bournemouth ‘dreams’ of Europe
1,700 Bournemouth supporters who had tickets to Saturday’s game against. Newcastle may have been doubting their own judgment as they left their houses early in the morning. Some of them shortly after midnight.
The high-flying Magpies had won nine straight games across all competitions. Had won all five of their previous home games. And had Alexander Isak, one of Europe’s most productive strikers, at their disposal.
Marcos Senesi, Marcus Tavernier, Luis Sinisterra. Evanilson, and Enes Unal were among the several first-team players missing due to injury. But Andoni Iraola’s team had not lost in the Premier League since November.
As it happened, Cherries fans did not have to worry.
The star of the spectacular 4-1 triumph was Dutchman Justin Kluivert, who scored a hat-trick against the team that his father. Patrick, who won the Champions League. Scored 13 goals for in 37 games during the 2004–05 season, but just one at St. James’ Park.
The 25-year-old told BBC Match of the Day, “I heard I had more goals than him here already, so that is one win over him.” “When I was younger, I followed Newcastle; sadly for them, Kluivert now plays for another team.”
The victory moved Bournemouth up to sixth position.
One point behind the fourth-place Magpies, and extended their club-record undefeated run in the top division into double figures.
Kluivert remarked, “We can dream big,” after scoring a historic hat-trick of penalties against Wolves in November. “We have a long way to go.
“This kind of outcome feels incredible. It is the most amazing sensation ever. We have faith and confidence in one another. That, I believe, is the attitude of our team.
Danny Murphy, a former midfielder for Tottenham and Liverpool, said on BBC Match of the Day: “Bournemouth were amazing, fantastic. I have not seen a better away performance than that one.
“They faced a squad that had won nine straight games, had nine first-team players injured, and executed a valiant tactical press against the league’s fastest front three. This is also not an isolated incident.
Joe Cole, a former midfielder for West Ham, Chelsea, and Liverpool, told TNT Sports, “Bournemouth are right up there now.” “They will be difficult for Europe, in my opinion.
