FA Cup: AFC Bournemouth Claims 5-4 Penalty Shootout Victory Against Wolves to Reach Quarterfinals
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Synopsis
AFC Bournemouth triumphed in an exhilarating FA Cup match, defeating Wolverhampton Wanderers 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation and extra time. This marks Bournemouth's third journey to the quarterfinals of the prestigious tournament.
Key Takeaways
- AFC Bournemouth advances to FA Cup quarterfinals.
- 5-4 penalty shootout victory against Wolves.
- Evanilson opened the scoring for Bournemouth.
- Matheus Cunha equalized for Wolves with a long-range goal.
- Luis Sinisterra scored the decisive penalty.
Bournemouth, March 2 (NationPress) AFC Bournemouth made history by reaching the FA Cup quarterfinals for the third occasion, achieving a thrilling 5-4 victory in a penalty shootout against Wolverhampton Wanderers after the match ended in a 1-1 draw following extra time at the Vitality Stadium.
The penalty shootout followed an intense match where Bournemouth took the lead in the 30th minute, with Evanilson scoring from a rebound after Antoine Semenyo’s shot was saved. The Cherries believed they had increased their advantage, but a VAR review disallowed Dean Huijsen’s goal for offside.
Matheus Cunha equalized for Wolves with a spectacular 30-yard strike in the second half. During extra time, Bournemouth dominated, with goalkeeper Johnstone making vital saves, including stops against Sinisterra and Cook. Wolves’ Cunha was sent off after a verbal outburst, and despite numerous close chances, neither team managed to score before the shootout.
Luis Sinisterra scored the winning penalty, sending goalkeeper Johnstone the wrong way, ensuring Bournemouth’s advancement. Justin Kluivert, Dango Ouattara, Marcus Tavernier, and Lewis Cook also successfully converted their penalties, while Dean Huijsen had his effort saved by Sam Johnstone.
In another match, Crystal Palace triumphed over ten-man Millwall with a score of 3-1 at Selhurst Park, securing their spot in the FA Cup quarter-finals. Millwall's goalkeeper, Liam Roberts, received a red card for a dangerous challenge on Jean-Philippe Mateta.
The Eagles took advantage of their extra player with two swift goals. Japhet Tanganga inadvertently scored an own goal after a cross from Will Hughes, and Daniel Munoz capitalized on a deflected clearance to extend Palace’s lead. Millwall managed to respond just before halftime with Wes Harding’s deflected shot. However, Eddie Nketiah sealed the win for the hosts with a header in the 81st minute.
In a separate encounter, Preston North End achieved a 3-0 victory over Burnley, marking their first FA Cup quarterfinal appearance since 1966. Robbie Brady opened the scoring with a stunning 25-yard free kick, followed by Milutin Osmajic doubling the lead just before halftime, and Will Keane finished the scoring in the 74th minute, completing a dominant win for Preston.
