While this was far from a perfect performance by Bournemouth, there were clear moments of promise throughout.
Full-back Adrien Truffert, in particular, was impressive, darting up and down the left flank to keep Brighton out and provide another dimension up front.
Semenyo was his typical creative self, looking to work openings with the ball at his feet and being patient to release his team-mates at the right moments.
Despite being unable to keep what would have been a third successive clean sheet, there were positive signs of new signing Veljko Milosavljevic’s talents as the defender added a clear touch of solidity to the Cherries’ backline.
For the most part, Bournemouth were simply sharper, hungrier and more creative than their opponents.
There may not have been many similarities to their 1-0 win against Tottenham before the break – where Andoni Iraola’s men tormented Spurs’ defence and should have scored more – but they were once again a cut above their opposition and showed they are a well-drilled side.
A little more quality up front may have made victory more easy, but in the end it was not needed.