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Jermain Defoe wins goal of the month award for spectacular half-volley for Bournemouth against Crystal Palace

Jermain Defoe has been awarded the Premier League goal of the month trophy for his spectacular half-volley for Bournemouth against Crystal Palace.

The 35-year-old scored both goals in the Cherries 2-2 draw with the Eagles on December 9.

But it was his second that was a superb strike and ensured he became the second Bournemouth player to win the award.

Jermain Defoe has been awarded the Premier League goal of the month trophy for December
Jermain Defoe has been awarded the Premier League goal of the month trophy for December
He won the accolade for his spectacular half-volley for Bournemouth against Crystal Palace
He won the accolade for his spectacular half-volley for Bournemouth against Crystal Palace
The 35-year-old scored both goals in the Cherries 2-2 draw with the Eagles on December 9
The 35-year-old scored both goals in the Cherries 2-2 draw with the Eagles on December 9
Defoeu00a0became the second Bournemouth player to win the award after Charlie Danielsu00a0
Defoe became the second Bournemouth player to win the award after Charlie Daniels

Lewis Cook's long ball found Defoe in behind the Palace defence and from a tight angle he hit a half-volley which lobbed Palace goalkeeper Julian Speroni.