Eddie Howe has praised Junior Stanislas for his nerves of steel after the substitute's match-winning contribution against Bournemouth.
The Cherries were drawing 1-1 at home against Crystal Palace before winning a penalty through Jefferson Lerma, which Stanislas converted in the 87th minute of the game.
The victory takes Bournemouth up to seventh - six places above Palace - and their manager Howe hailed the impact Stanislas made only three minutes after coming on as a substitute. It was the first goal he had scored since a six-month absence with a knee injury.
Howe said: 'I'm really pleased. It was a very tough moment for him.
'He'd not touched the ball. He is the penalty taker and grabbed the ball. But it's not easy to get the composure to grab the ball and take it. It was a huge moment for the team.
'It's been a long journey back from injury for him. We are delighted Junior was on the pitch as he has such a cool head.
'We had to defend well. We shaded it and deserved to win. They did well for long spells in the second half. But I was pleased with the mentality of the group to go again after conceding the equaliser.'
Brooks' outstanding finish had given them the lead in only the fifth minute and represented his first goal for the club following his £10million transfer from Sheffield United.
Howe added: 'He has outstanding technical qualities. He's a goalscorer in waiting. (It was) a big moment for him.
'He's started really well in his time with us, and the potential of his performances are huge.'