Bournemouth delivered a stunning performance to secure their spot in the next stage of the FA Cup, routing West Bromwich Albion 5-1 in a thrilling encounter. The match saw standout performances from Dango Ouattara and Antoine Semenyo, whose contributions were pivotal in the Cherries’ dominant victory.
West Brom opened the scoring early in the 14th minute when they capitalized on a defensive lapse to take a 1-0 lead. However, Bournemouth quickly regained composure and equalized through Justin Kluivert in the 27th minute. Kluivert’s clever movement allowed him to slot home from close range, setting the stage for a remarkable comeback.
Dango Ouattara then took center stage, displaying clinical finishing and exceptional movement. In the 34th minute, Ouattara latched onto a brilliant reverse pass from Kluivert and hammered the ball into the net from a tight angle to make it 2-1. Just before halftime, Bournemouth launched a blistering counter-attack, with David Brooks feeding Ouattara, who calmly swept a shot into the bottom corner to extend the lead to 3-1.
The second half saw the introduction of Antoine Semenyo, who replaced Max Aarons and made an immediate impact. Within minutes of coming on, Semenyo fired a powerful shot from a tight angle after another precise pass from Brooks, making it 4-1 and further deflating West Brom’s hopes of a comeback.
Bournemouth rounded off the scoring in injury time through Daniel Jebbison, who netted his first goal for the club. Semenyo provided the assist, sending Jebbison through on goal. Though his initial shot was saved by Joe Wildsmith, the ball looped into the empty net, sealing a comprehensive 5-1 victory.
After the match, Bournemouth’s manager praised the team’s resilience and attacking prowess, highlighting the exceptional performances of Ouattara and Semenyo. With this commanding win, Bournemouth advance to the next round of the FA Cup, brimming with confidence and momentum.