Goals from Tom Barkhuizen, Scott Sinclair and Patrick Bauer giving PNE a lead that Junior Stanislas and Sam Surridge cut down, but the Cherries couldn't find an equaliser.
Here's how the players fared on the night...
9. Daniel Johnson - 8
Back to his best orchestrating from the advanced position and picking his moments well. Comes away with two assists and a great display after his commitment was questioned.
10. Scott Sinclair - 8
Coming in and out of the game not an issue on the night, he got himself in it. On the run, 40 yards out and chipped a 'keeper who's 6ft 6in (above). Stunning. Showed energy and pace up until the last minute too.
11. Sean Maguire - 7
Led the line expertly and laid the ball into Johnson's path to set up the opening goal. An excellent foil to the forward players around him, got his body in well and headed an assist for Sinclair.
12. Emil Riis - 6
Came on with less than five minutes of normal time to go, a willing runner and looked a threat putting Mepham under pressure but his role was to help see out the game.