Jermain Defoe fired Bournemouth to their first win of the Premier League season to relieve mounting pressure on boss Eddie Howe.
The 34-year-old rifled his first Bournemouth goal in 16 years, as the Cherries came from behind to sink visitors Brighton 2-1.
Solly March's header had Brighton dreaming of a second successive Premier League win but Andrew Surman coolly levelled before England poacher Defoe stole the victory.
Defoe last scored for Bournemouth on a loan spell in May 2001, and the veteran exhibited all his stunning staying power to settle this south coast derby.
Bournemouth were in real danger of losing five successive Premier League matches for the first time when March capped a flowing move, but manager Howe's men responded in style to kick-start their season.
AFC Bournemouth 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
