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📸 Was controversial Bournemouth penalty decision the right call? 🔍

Bournemouth could be about to pull off a rare Premier League double over Brighton.

Marcus Tavernier put the visitors ahead from the penalty spot at the Amex Stadium after Amine Adli was fouled by Bart Verbruggen as he bored down on the hosts' goal.

Initially, the Cherries attacker had been booked for simulation before referee Paul Tierney was recommended to consult VAR before making his final decision.

Adli's yellow card was subsequently rescinded and the Cherries awarded a spot kick.

– Monday, 19 January 2026

Brighton's players remonstrated with Tierney at the half-time interval while the home crowd were incensed that their side had fallen behind to the retrospective spot kick.

– Monday, 19 January 2026

Was it the right call? Let us know in the comments.

📸 GLYN KIRK - AFP or licensors

Premier LeagueBournemouthBrightonVARPenaltyMarcus TavernierAmine AdliBart Verbruggen