Main Story Bournemouth secured a 3-0 victory over Italian side AC Milan with 2 penalties and a free kick. Bournemouth secured a 3-0 victory over Italian side AC Milan with 2 penalties and a free kick.The Cherries made an early breakthrough when Koni De Winter handled the ball inside the penalty area, allowing Justin Kluivert to convert from the spot in the 8th minute, sending his right footed effort into the bottom corner.Bournemouth continued to create opportunities, with Ryan Christie and Evanilson both forcing saves from Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, before another penalty was awarded whe
Bournemouth secured a 3-0 victory over Italian side AC Milan with 2 penalties and a free kick.
The Cherries made an early breakthrough when Koni De Winter handled the ball inside the penalty area, allowing Justin Kluivert to convert from the spot in the 8th minute, sending his right footed effort into the bottom corner.
Bournemouth continued to create opportunities, with Ryan Christie and Evanilson both forcing saves from Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, before another penalty was awarded when the goalkeeper fouled Tyler Adams inside the area.
Marcus Tavernier stepped up to convert the second spot kick in the 32nd minute, giving Bournemouth a 2-0 advantage at half time, while Milan defender Pervis Estupiñán also received a yellow card before the interval.
The Cherries maintained their attacking approach after the break, with Christie, Rayan and Adrien Truffert all having attempts on goal, before Amine Adli added a third in the 84th minute.
Adli scored directly from a free kick with his left foot to complete the 3-0 victory, with Bournemouth keeping a clean sheet against the Italian visitors.
The match also saw bookings for Bournemouth players Bafodé Diakité and Tyler Adams, while Evanilson required treatment following an injury delay during the second half.
