Bournemouth Cruise Past Swansea City in FA Cup Fourth Round

Bournemouth confirmed their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Swansea City. The Cherries wasted no time, with goals from Lloyd Kelly, Alex Scott, and Luis Sinisterra giving them a 3-0 lead within the first 14 minutes of the match. David Brooks, who orchestrated much of Bournemouth’s attacking play, added a fourth goal, while Dominic Solanke sealed the victory with the fifth goal just before halftime.

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This clash marked the second meeting between the two sides this season, with Bournemouth previously winning 3-2 in the Carabao Cup back in August. Brooks was once again influential, captaining the Cherries and scoring his first competitive goal since returning from cancer treatment. Andoni Iraola‘s side made five changes to their lineup following a 4-0 Premier League defeat against Liverpool, and the fresh faces made an immediate impact.

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Bournemouth’s relentless attacking play tore apart Swansea’s defense, with Brooks and Scott causing havoc. The Swansea goalkeeper, Andy Fisher, made a costly mistake, gifting the Cherries their third goal. Despite Swansea creating some chances, Mark Travers in the Bournemouth goal was equal to the task. Swansea’s defensive frailties were exposed throughout the match, and their newly-appointed manager Luke Williams had a difficult evening.

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The match turned into a damage-limitation exercise for Swansea, while Bournemouth took the opportunity to rotate their squad. James Hill picked up an ankle injury and was substituted. However, Bournemouth’s dominant performance allowed players like Solanke, Brooks, Scott, and Kelly to be given a well-deserved rest in the second half.