Bournemouth triumphed over fellow Premier League side Wolves in a thrilling FA Cup match, winning 5-4 on penalties Saturday. The game featured a dramatic seven-minute VAR check and a remarkable equalizer from Matheus Cunha, who was sent off for headbutting an opponent later in the match.
The penalty shootout also witnessed its share of excitement, with Wolves nearly clinching the victory when Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen had his fourth penalty kick saved by goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. However, Matt Doherty missed his chance to secure the win by dragging his shot wide, and Boubacar Traore’s subsequent effort struck the crossbar and bounced off goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. Luis Sinisterra ultimately converted the decisive penalty for Bournemouth.
Cunha, Wolves’ top scorer, would have likely been a penalty taker himself, but his red card came in the final minute of extra time amidst a scuffle with Milos Kerkez, culminating in a headbutt.
Earlier in the match, Cunha equalized with a stunning long-range shot in the 60th minute, leveling the score after Evanilson put Wolves ahead in the first half.
Bournemouth believed they had taken a 2-0 lead when Kerkez headed a corner that was credited to Huijsen, but after a lengthy VAR review, the goal was disallowed due to Huijsen being offside.
Credit: The Score
