FA Cup recap: Bournemouth triumphs over Wolves in a penalty shootout, while Jean-Philippe Mateta is carried off on a stretcher during Crystal Palace’s victory.

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In a thrilling FA Cup encounter at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth triumphed over Wolverhampton Wanderers in a penalty shootout, with Luis Sinisterra stepping up to score the decisive spot-kick. The match ended 1-1 after extra time, but it was the Cherries who advanced to the quarter-finals, showcasing their resilience and determination.

The game had its fair share of drama, particularly in the shootout. Wolves had a golden opportunity to clinch victory when Matt Doherty stepped up after Sam Johnstone saved Dean Huijsen’s penalty. However, the defender’s effort went horribly awry, scuffing wide and leaving Wolves to rue the missed chance.

Johnstone, who had been a standout performer for Wolves, made a series of remarkable saves to keep his side in contention against a dominant Bournemouth. However, the absence of talisman Matheus Cunha, who received a red card just moments before the shootout, proved costly for the visitors.

Bournemouth had taken the lead in the first half when Evanilson broke the deadlock after 30 minutes. They thought they had doubled their advantage shortly after when Milos Kerkez bundled the ball in from a corner, only for VAR to intervene and disallow the goal due to an offside in the box. The decision sparked frustration among the home crowd, who jeered at the officials for the lengthy review.

As Bournemouth pressed for a second goal, it was Cunha who unexpectedly turned the tide with a stunning strike from outside the box. However, his moment of brilliance was overshadowed when he lashed out at Kerkez, resulting in a red card just before the penalties commenced.

Wolves initially converted their first four penalties, putting them in a strong position to win. But Doherty’s miss opened the door for Bournemouth, and Lewis Cook made no mistake with his attempt, setting the stage for Sinisterra to seal the victory. The Colombian calmly slotted his shot past Johnstone, sending the home fans into raptures.

**Mateta Stretchered Off as Palace Defeat 10-Man Millwall**

Crystal Palace also secured their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 victory over Championship side Millwall, but the win came at a cost as Jean-Philippe Mateta was stretchered off the pitch following a worrying incident.

The local derby began at a frenetic pace, but the atmosphere turned somber when Mateta was caught by a high boot from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts just eight minutes in. After initially allowing play to continue, referee Michael Oliver consulted VAR and promptly issued a red card to Roberts, while Mateta received treatment on the pitch.

After a lengthy delay, Mateta was taken off on a stretcher, leaving Palace to regroup and push for a breakthrough. They found it in the 33rd minute when former Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga inadvertently headed Will Hughes’ cross into his own net, compounding Millwall’s woes.

Palace doubled their lead just before half-time when Daniel Munoz tapped in from close range after a defensive mix-up. Although the goal was initially ruled offside, VAR intervened to confirm that the last touch had come off Tanganga, overturning the linesman’s decision.

Millwall managed to pull one back through Wes Harding in first-half stoppage time, but substitute Eddie Nketiah, who replaced the injured Mateta, ensured there would be no late drama. He restored Palace’s two-goal cushion with a well-timed finish eight minutes from time, securing their place in the next round.

**Preston Secure Stunning Win Over Burnley**

In a remarkable upset, Preston North End handed Scott Parker’s Burnley their first defeat since November, winning 3-0 at Deepdale to book their spot in the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1966.

Burnley, known for their resolute defence, had conceded just nine goals in 34 Championship matches this season, but Preston found a way to breach their backline. Robbie Brady opened the scoring with a stunning free-kick in the 31st minute, setting the tone for a dominant performance.

Milutin Osmajic doubled the lead just before half-time, and former Manchester United striker Will Keane capped off the victory with a simple tap-in from Andrew Hughes’ cross 17 minutes from time. The result was a historic moment for Preston, who will be hoping to build on this momentum as they advance in the competition.