Cook scores as Bournemouth stun Newcastle at the death

Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - November 4, 2017 Bournemouth's Steve Cook celebrates scoring their first goal with Andrew Surman (C) and Nathan Ake (R). REUTERS/Scott Heppell

(Reuters) - NEWCASTLE UNITED 0 AFC BOURNEMOUTH 1

AFC Bournemouth moved out of the bottom three after a Steve Cook header in the final minute of stoppage time gave them a 1-0 win at Newcastle United in a lively Premier League clash at St James' Park on Saturday.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - November 4, 2017 Bournemouth's Steve Cook celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates. REUTERS/Scott Heppell

Cook capped a late surge by Bournemouth, rising above his markers to steer home a corner kick after Marc Pugh had hit the post in the 88th minute and fellow substitute Jermain Defoe had seen his shot turned around the post by keeper Rob Elliot.

Newcastle dominated the first half but were foiled by several superb saves from visiting goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, who also enjoyed a stroke of luck when Matt Ritchie's long-range effort cannoned off the woodwork and Dwight Gayle's follow-up was disallowed for offside.

Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson missed a gilt-edged opportunity in the 52nd minute when he fired wide with only Elliot to beat but as the game appeared to be heading for a stalemate, Cook threw the visiting fans into raptures.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - November 4, 2017 Bournemouth's Steve Cook scores their first goal. REUTERS/Scott Heppell

(Writing by Zoran Milosavljevic; Editing by Clare Fallon)

Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - November 4, 2017 Newcastle United players look dejected after conceding a goal. Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - November 4, 2017 Bournemouth's Steve Cook scores their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - November 4, 2017 Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe and Steve Cook celebrate after the match REUTERS/Scott Heppell

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - November 4, 2017 Newcastle United's Robert Elliot makes a save. Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - November 4, 2017 Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez and Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe. Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith