A superb extra-time strike from Abdul Fatawu helped Championship leaders Leicester City progress past Premier League Bournemouth into the FA Cup quarter-finals.
The tie finished goalless in normal time, with both sides hitting the post, alongside missing presentable chances.
With the half-time whistle approaching in extra time, Fatawu collected the ball on the edge of the area and curled a shot into the top right corner, via the fingertips of Cherries keeper Mark Travers.
The goal was enough to see Enzo Maresca’s side through to the last eight for the first time since they won the tournament in 2021.
The defeat stretches Bournemouth’s winless run to six games in all competitions but they can now concentrate on securing their Premier League survival, with Andoni Iraola’s side currently eight points clear of the drop zone.
“It was a good win and a good game,” Maresca told BBC Sport.
“I don’t think winning tonight shows we are Premier League level or if we’d lost that we aren’t Premier League level. It is just a game. Tonight we showed our level and we are happy.
“QPR on Saturday [in the league] is the most important thing in this moment.”
Iraola, whose side had 27 shots on goal, said: “It is disappointing and it was a bad night for us because at the end it was the worst thing that could happen.
“We had a lot of shots and chances to finish the play and in the end if you play 120 minutes and don’t score you deserve to go out.
“I think it’s an opportunity missed.”
Source: BBC
