Title: Bournemouth Triumphs Over West Ham United in Promotion Play-off Final, a Surprise Performance by the Promoted Team

In a thrilling and unexpected match that saw Bournemouth emerge victorious over West Ham United, the latter were left to rue their missed opportunities as they lost 2-1 in the promotion play-off final at Wembley Stadium.

The game started with both teams showing great spirit and determination on the pitch, but it was Bournemouth who took control from the off. The Cherries had a number of chances early on, including a shot from distance which flew just wide. However, it was West Ham who opened the scoring in the 24th minute when Harry Kane found space in the box and calmly slotted home for the visitors.

This goal seemed to unsettle Bournemouth and they struggled to find their rhythm in the subsequent minutes. West Ham continued to press forward, creating numerous half-chances, but Bournemouth's defense stood firm until the 68th minute when they finally broke through.

A free-kick from the right wing found Kyle Lafferty who headed past the goalkeeper into the back of the net. This goal gave Bournemouth hope and they continued to push for an equalizer, with some fine displays of skill and teamwork from the Cherries' midfielders.

West Ham were not going down without a fight though, and they came close to leveling the scores again in the 77th minute when a header from a corner was cleared off the line by a defender. However, it was too little, too late for West Ham, who could only watch helplessly as Bournemouth held on to win the match.

It was a remarkable display of resilience from Bournemouth, who have been tipped to struggle in the Premier League after finishing second-bottom in the Championship last season. They showed that they have what it takes to compete at this level and will be looking to make the most of their opportunity to prove themselves in England's top flight.

As for West Ham, they will be disappointed to have gone down, especially given the quality of their squad and the potential they showed throughout the season. It will be interesting to see how they bounce back and whether they can improve next term to challenge for European football.

Overall, it was a thrilling end to a highly competitive promotion play-off final, and one that saw Bournemouth come out on top against a side that many expected to cause them trouble. It was a performance that showcased the potential of the Cherries, and one that should give them plenty of confidence heading into the new season.