In a thrilling FA Cup fifth-round match on March 1, 2025, AFC Bournemouth edged past Wolverhampton Wanderers in a dramatic penalty shootout, securing a 5-4 victory after a 1-1 draw that extended through extra time.
The Cherries took the lead in the 30th minute when Evanilson capitalized on a rebound, slotting the ball home after Wolves’ goalkeeper Sam Johnstone parried Antoine Semenyo’s initial shot. Shortly after, Bournemouth appeared to double their advantage as Milos Kerkez bundled the ball into the net. However, a lengthy VAR review, lasting approximately seven minutes, determined that defender Dean Huijsen was offside during the play, nullifying the goal.
Wolves responded in the 60th minute with a spectacular 30-yard strike from Matheus Cunha, leveling the score and reigniting their hopes. The match intensified, with both sides creating opportunities but failing to convert, leading to extra time.
The turning point came late in extra time when Cunha received a red card for violent conduct, following an altercation with Kerkez. This incident left Wolves with ten men, adding to the tension as the match headed toward penalties.
In the ensuing shootout, both teams displayed resilience. Bournemouth’s Huijsen saw his penalty saved, presenting Wolves’ Matt Doherty with a chance to clinch the win. However, Doherty’s miss, followed by Boubacar Traore hitting the crossbar, shifted the momentum. Luis Sinisterra stepped up for Bournemouth and calmly converted the decisive penalty, propelling the Cherries into the FA Cup quarter-finals for only the third time in their history.
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