AFC Bournemouth defeated Girona in an entertaining pre-season friendly on the south coast.
The Cherries took the lead through a Justin Kluivert penalty before goals from Cristhian Stuani and Joel Roca put the visitors in front.
However, it ended with home smiles at the Vitality Stadium as goals from Luis Sinisterra and Daniel Jebbison secured a perfect send-off before the start of the Premier League season for the hosts.
Here are the key takeaways from the contest.
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Scintillating Sinisterra
After a second-place finish in this year's Copa America with Colombia, Sinisterra has been in hot form since rejoining the Cherries squad.
The Colombian impressed throughout the Cherries' fixture against Girona due to his quick feet, dribbling, and link-up play with full-back Milos Kerkez on the overlap.
Sinisterra netted Bournemouth's second goal in their 3-2 victory after scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano at the Vitality Stadium last weekend.
The 25-year-old joined the Cherries initially on loan last summer before permanently putting pen to paper in February.
Sinisterra recorded two goals and two assists in 20 Premier League appearances last season, with seven of those appearances being starts.
Despite his early pre-season form, the winger will want to continue to impress his manager Andoni Iraola to receive the nod over talented competition on the wing such as Marcus Tavernier and Dango Ouattara.
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Intense Iraola-ball
One thing that has become associated with an Iraola-led Bournemouth side is their energetic work rate and high 'rock 'n' roll' press.
This was on full show in Bournemouth's final pre-season game as the boss' orders were seemingly replicated on the pitch, frustrating their Spanish opponents.
Girona's Juan Carlos was a clear target of the press as the goalkeeper tried to play out from the back but either got caught by a sprinting Phillip Billing or Justin Kluivert or diverted the ball to a full-back, often being met by Sinisterra.
The tempo and intensity of the Cherries were reinforced across the pitch with throw-ins and free-kicks taken as quickly as possible.
This style would then almost be rewarded as Carlos would give in to the press, poorly gifting the ball to Christie, who audaciously attempted to chip the keeper and marginally put it over the bar.
A Spanish style and influence was clear to see on the pitch. However, it was not from the away side, but from the teachings of the home dugout.
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Alex Scott continues to impress
After his £25m marquee move to the south coast last summer, Alex Scott's time at Bournemouth has been characterised by fantastic individual moments of promise then followed by frustration with injury.
However, throughout the club's July trip to America and their following fixtures played at the Vitality Stadium, one of the main positives has been the performances of young Scott.
Hailed 'The Guernsey Grealish', Scott has predominantly been deployed in a deeper role alongside Ryan Christie.
Despite this, Scott has nailed down his role to a tee whilst also having the flair that would be associated with a 'low socks' player.
Scott's passing range is truly a joy to watch as he often sprays a pass between the lines of the opposition's full-back and central defender to release his winger in behind.
The 20-year-old has also embodied the role of a typical '6' at times as he gets more involved in the game physically, getting stuck into duels, sliding challenges, and an increased use of his body.
The midfielder made just 11 starts in the Premier League last season and his phenomenal pre-season may provide him a place in the team, despite facing tough competition from Lewis Cook and Christie.
However, Scott offers Bournemouth a different style of creativity on the ball, having the ability to open a lock with a pass or glide-like dribbling, potentially persuading Iraola to opt for him next weekend.
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Striker search begins
As many Cherries fans mourned the departure of record-breaking club goalscorer Dominic Solanke to Spurs on Saturday, many fans arrived at the ground wondering who would be the focal point.
However, it was also a chance for Iraola to test out several possible 'in-house' replacements for Solanke before indulging in the market for a replacement if deemed necessary.
It was 6ft 6in giant Billing who began the game upfront as Kluivert occupied his primary position as the '10'.
Billing began the game well in his new role, beginning Bournemouth's press from the front and feeding his wingers in attack.
The Dane did not have a real chance in front of goal, however a few stumbles inside of the box and blocked shots denied the 28-year-old before he was substituted at the break.
It was then Antoine Semenyo's chance to lead the line after the break as Iraola opted for the Ghanaian's pace and strength.
Semenyo, compared to his normal threatening self on the wing, struggled to influence the game as he seemed isolated due to the Cherries attacking focusing on Sinisterra.
Finally, it was the turn of 21-year-old Daniel Jebbison, who was making just his second appearance at home.
It was a day to celebrate for Jebbison as he netted the third and winning goal of the game as he tapped in from close range after fantastic skill from Romain Faivre.
Jebbison has excited fans with his skillset and attributes, with a first goal further impressing the Cherries fans as they believe he could be a long-term replacement for Solanke.
