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title: "What We Learnt vs AFC Bournemouth"
canonical: "https://readsunderland.com/2016/01/24/learnt-vs-afc-bournemouth/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Kieran Brown"
section: "Articles"
published: "2016-01-24T18:06:30Z"
modified: "2016-01-24T18:06:30Z"
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# What We Learnt vs AFC Bournemouth

[Sunderland](https://readsunderland.com/) were held to a 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light yesterday courtesy of a strong [Bournemouth](https://readbournemouth.com/) performance.

The visitors lead early through new signing Benik Afobe, whose header wasn’t dealt with by the new no. 1 keeper Vito Mannone. Eddie Howe’s side’s domination lasted the majority of the half, before the home side finally punished the opposition defence through a somewhat familiar goalscorer as of late Patrick Van Aanholt, who jumped on Fabio Borini’s through ball and slotted past Artur Boruc, much to the home fans’ delight after a troubling 45 minutes of play.

This is what we learned and what we have to ponder over throughout the next few tough fixtures: