article_snippet: The Cherries were on the front foot for the majority of the tussle against a team that began the day in second place, and Yann Kermorgant could have put Eddie Howe's men in front in the second minute.
article_snippet: Yann Kermorgant stepped up and coolly drove the 12th-minute spot-kick into the right corner of the net.
article_snippet: Brett Pitman celebrates after netting a penalty for Bournemouth's third goal in the win over Middlesbrough .
article_snippet: Brett Pitman fired past Konstantopoulos to make Konstantopoulos 3-0 and seal a priceless win.
highlights_snippet: The three points moved the Cherries top of the Championship .
  
highlights_snippet: Yann Kermorgant opened scoring from the penalty spot after 12 minutes .
  
highlights_snippet: Brett Pitman then added a third with another penalty in the 74th minute .