Bournemouth spoil Cardiff's Premier League return


Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Cardiff City - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - August 11, 2018 Bournemouth's Ryan Fraser in action with Cardiff City's Junior Hoilett REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

(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.

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