UEFA Europa League 26/27 · Round 2 · THU, OCT 15
AFC Bournemouth vs SK Sturm Graz match report: Bournemouth ease past Sturm Graz
AFC Bournemouth scored once in each half and added a stoppage-time penalty to beat SK Sturm Graz in the UEFA Europa League.
By 10xSharp · Published
Final score
AFC Bournemouth beat SK Sturm Graz 3-0. The home side led 1-0 at half-time and added two more goals after the break. The outcome was a home win.
Goals
Evanilson opened the scoring in the 43rd minute, assisted by Adam Smith. This was Evanilson's first UEFA Europa League goal for AFC Bournemouth this season. Rayan made it 2-0 in the 76th minute, taking him to 2 UEFA Europa League goals for AFC Bournemouth this season. Alvaro Rodriguez converted a penalty in the 90th minute, his first UEFA Europa League goal for AFC Bournemouth this season.
Match flow
AFC Bournemouth were on top for most of the first half. Neither side held the upper hand in the second half. AFC Bournemouth were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
AFC Bournemouth had 56% possession to SK Sturm Graz's 44%. The home side recorded 6 shots on target to the away side's 1, and 7 corners to 3. AFC Bournemouth also had 50 dangerous attacks to SK Sturm Graz's 28.
Discipline
Both sides received three yellow cards, with no red cards shown. Jerome Brisard was the match official.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made AFC Bournemouth the favourites, at an implied 82%; AFC Bournemouth won the match.
What it means
AFC Bournemouth move to 4th in the table with 6 points and a goal difference of 4. SK Sturm Graz sit 26th with 1 point and a goal difference of -3.
Verdict
AFC Bournemouth controlled the match on the numbers, with more possession, shots on target and dangerous attacks. The home side took their chances in the second half to secure a comfortable win. SK Sturm Graz rarely threatened, managing just one shot on target.