Fraser, Wilson help Bournemouth beat promoted Cardiff
ByReuters
Published 11/08/2018 at 16:02 GMT
* Bournemouth beat Cardiff 2-0 in Premier League opener
* Bournemouth went ahead through Ryan Fraser in the first half
* The dominant hosts won a penalty nine minutes later
* Callum Wilson's weak effort was saved by Neil Etheridge
* The striker converted a late chance to seal the victory
* Cardiff are back in the top flight after four years
* Bournemouth at West Ham next, Cardiff host Newcastle
BOURNEMOUTH 2 CARDIFF CITY 0
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Promoted Cardiff City's first Premier League match for four years ended in a 2-0 defeat by Bournemouth, as midfielder Ryan Fraser's first-half goal and forward Callum Wilson's late strike secured victory at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday.
Bournemouth dominated possession and deserved their 24th- minute lead as Scotland international Fraser latched on to Wilson's low pass inside the penalty area and slotted past goalkeeper Neil Etheridge.
Wilson won a penalty nine minutes later following a clumsy challenge by Cardiff defender Bruno Ecuele Manga, but the forward failed to double his team's advantage as his weak shot effort was comfortably saved by Etheridge.
Neil Warnock's Cardiff side showed attacking intent after the break and had a couple of chances to equalise but Wilson ended their hopes of a comeback by converting defender Simon Francis' cross from close range in stoppage time. (Reporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Bengaluru, editing by Ed Osmond)
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