Bournemouth defeats Wolves 5-4 on penalties, reaches FA Cup quarter-finals

AFC Bournemouth advanced to the FA Cup quarter-finals for only the third time in their history, securing a dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers after a 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium. Evanilson opened the scoring for Bournemouth in the first half, but Wolves equalized through Matheus Cunha's long-range strike. The match saw significant VAR involvement, with a Bournemouth goal disallowed for offside and Cunha receiving a red card for violent conduct during extra time. After a tense shootout, Luis Sinisterra converted the decisive penalty, while Wolves missed several key attempts, including a shot that hit the crossbar. Bournemouth's progression highlights their resilience and marks a notable achievement for the club. The draw for the quarter-finals will follow the conclusion of other matches in the tournament.