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Danjuma strike not enough as Bournemouth lose to Brentford in playoff semi-finals

The Nigerian-born Dutch forward found the back of the net but his effort could not help the Cherries avoid defeat

Arnaut Danjuma scored in Bournemouth’s 3-1 defeat to Brentford in the second leg of the Championship playoff semi-finals on Saturday.

The 24-year-old was recently crowned as the supporters’ Player of the Season and delivered an impressive performance against the Bees.

The forward’s efforts were, however, not enough to ensure his side advance to the final of the playoffs despite their first-leg win.

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Bournemouth headed into the encounter on the back of their 1-0 victory in the first leg and hit the ground running at Brentford Community Stadium but failed to build on their impressive start.