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Kluivert makes spot-kick history as Bournemouth beat Wolves
Bournemouth's Justin Kluivert (centre) attempts a shot on goal during the Premier League match at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, November 30, 2024
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Wolves 2-4 Bournemouth
by Gene Sylvester
at Molineux Stadium
A HAT-TRICK of penalties from forward Justin Kluivert set a new Premier League record on Saturday while also contributing to a 4-2 victory for Bournemouth as Gary O’Neil’s troops were left to rue a string of defensive errors.
“Justin is just as good in training at taking penalties,” beamed Andoni Iraola following the game.
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