Preston North End: AFC Bournemouth advanced to the FA Cup quarterfinals for the third time in their history, securing a dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout win over Wolverhampton Wanderers after a 1-1 draw following extra-time at the Vitality stadium.
The shootout drama followed a tense match, with Bournemouth initially taking the lead in the 30th minute through Evanilson, who capitalised on a rebound after Antoine Semenyo’s shot was saved. The Cherries thought they had doubled their lead, but a VAR review ruled out Dean Huijsen’s goal for offside.
Matheus Cunha’s stunning 30-yard strike levelled the score for the Wolves in the second half. Extra time saw Bournemouth dominate, with goalkeeper Johnstone making crucial saves, including denying Sinisterra and Cook. Wolves’ Cunha received a red card for an outburst, and despite several close calls, neither side could find a winner before penalties.
