Bournemouth 2-1 beats West Ham United, promoted side continues dark horse performance.

The Championship is full of surprises and the Bournemouth side has certainly been one of them this season. Despite being relegated from the Premier League last season, they have managed to bounce back and win their first game in over two years against West Ham United.

The match was highly anticipated as both teams had different strategies for the game. Bournemouth's manager, Eddie Howe, opted to play a more attacking style of football while West Ham's manager, Steve Bruce, went with a more defensive approach. However, it didn't matter who the team played against as they were both looking to prove that they could still compete at the highest level.

In the first half, Bournemouth took the lead through a header by Scott Carson but West Ham responded quickly with a goal from Jordan Pickford. The goal came on the stroke of half-time and put the visitors up 1-0.

However, Bournemouth pulled off a remarkable comeback in the second half when they scored twice in quick succession. First, they scored through a stunning strike from the penalty spot by Jordan Pickford after a long-range shot from the edge of the box. Then, they added another brace moments later when they scored through a header by Scott Carson.

Despite the goals, it wasn't enough to stop Bournemouth's impressive run of form. They continued to dominate the game until the final whistle, which saw them secure a comfortable victory over West Ham.

This achievement comes just months after Bournemouth secured promotion from the Premier League and they are now looking to continue their incredible rise to the top of the table. With the likes of Scott Carson and Jordan Pickford leading the way, it's clear that the Bournemouth side will be a force to be reckoned with next season.