Sat Mar 01 16:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Cunha’s Stunning Strike Earns Wolves Draw Against Bournemouth in Thrilling FA Cup Tie

**Bournemouth, England –** Wolverhampton Wanderers snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw against AFC Bournemouth in a thrilling FA Cup fifth-round clash at the Vitality Stadium. Matheus Cunha’s stunning long-range strike in the second half cancelled out Evanilson’s opener for the home side, leaving the tie finely poised for a replay.

Bournemouth took the lead early, with Evanilson finding the back of the net. However, a controversial decision to disallow a second Bournemouth goal following a lengthy VAR review shifted the momentum. Wolves capitalized on the reprieve, with Cunha producing a moment of magic. His unstoppable shot from distance, described by BBC Radio 5 Live commentator Rob Green as possessing “dip, whip, and everything,” flew into the top corner leaving goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga helpless.

The match was a fast-paced affair, with several bookings, near misses, and a goal-line clearance by Toti Gomes preventing Bournemouth from retaking the lead. Both managers made substitutions in an attempt to influence the game, with Justin Kluivert and Dango Ouattara introduced for Bournemouth.

Despite Bournemouth dominating periods of the game, Wolves held firm, securing a valuable draw thanks to Cunha’s individual brilliance. The result sets up a replay at Molineux, promising another exciting encounter between these two sides. The game also provided a statistical highlight: Cunha’s five shots on target were more than any other player in the FA Cup’s fourth round.

Elsewhere in the FA Cup fifth round, Crystal Palace defeated Millwall 3-1, with Millwall’s goalkeeper sent off after just eight minutes. Preston North End comfortably beat Burnley 3-0.

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