Rob Edwards appears physically shaken as Luton squander a three-goal lead to lose 4-3 following a second-half blitz from Bournemouth.

By premiernews On Mar 13, 2024

Luton were guilty of suffering the Premier League's biggest collapse this season, losing 4-3 to Bournemouth, despite leading 3-0.

He hatters went into half-time at the Vitality Stadium with a three-goal lead and had cleared the relegation zone in Nottingham Forestat the expense

Luton manager Edwards watched in horror as his team fell apart in the second half.

Goals from Tahith ChongChiedozie Ogbene and Ross Barkley had Luton on course for their first win since January 30.

But they inexplicably fell apart in the second half, with Andoni Iraola's team talk at half-time clearly working wonders.

talkSPORT's commentator described the seven-goal thriller as a “Premier League classic” but Luton manager Rob Edwards will not want to see it again.

Cherry Striker Dominic Solanke He scored a goal in the 50th minute, his 15th in the top flight this season.

Illia Zabarnyi and Antoine Semenyo scored two minutes apart to bring the hosts back to level terms.

And after equalizing just after the hour mark, it was a one-way game from then on, with the south coast side completing the dramatic turnaround in the 83rd minute.

It was Semenyo who dealt the devastating blow to Luton, expertly scoring his second of the night.

Played into goal by Enes Unal, the striker entered the box before firing into the top left corner to spark scenes of jubilation.

Luton went into half-time with a 3-0 lead and looked to be slipping out of the bottom three.Credit: Getty

Solanke scored a vital goal for the Cherries that sparked an incredible comeback.Credit: Getty

Semenyo was Bournemouth's hero, scoring twice in a thrilling 4-3 victory.Credit: Getty

Edwards looked distraught after the final whistle.

The camera then immediately panned to a shocked Edwards, who appeared physically shocked by the second-half horror show on his side.

And despite nine added minutes, the visitors failed to threaten and the defeat left them in 18th place.

as for BournemouthThey remain in 13th place and are now just five points away from the top ten.

Their victory means they have become just the third team in Premier League history to win a match despite trailing by at least three goals at half-time.

manchester united He produced a stunning comeback against Tottenham in 2001, while Wolves stunned Leicester in 2003.

Bournemouth will not be in action this weekend due to Wolves' involvement in the FA Cup, while Luton will face relegation rivals Forest in a six-point tie at Kenilworth Road.

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