Burnley vs Bournemouth. The FA Cup Fifth Round.
Turf Moor.
Match report as Bournemouth book their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals with a fine 2-0 win over Premier League side Burnley; Sam Surridge (21) and Junior Stanislas' penalty (81) seal victory at Turf Moor
Tuesday 9 February 2021 23:12, UK
Bournemouth reached the FA Cup quarter-finals for only the second time in their history as goals from Sam Surridge and Junior Stanislas inflicted a 2-0 defeat on Burnley at Turf Moor.
Jonathan Woodgate boosted his chances of replacing the departed Jason Tindall on a permanent basis as Bournemouth boss with his side breaking the deadlock when Surridge met Jack Stacey's cross to convert from close range (21).
Surridge was upended late on, with Stanislas converting the resulting spot-kick, as the Cherries reached the sixth round for the first time since the 1956/57 campaign.
Jay Rodriguez spurned a gilt-edged chance to level in the second half, missing the target from six yards on a bitterly cold night where Burnley almost blundered by initially putting Erik Pieters in their starting line-up before he was withdrawn after they were apparently notified of his suspension for this game.
Pieters' withdrawal meant there were eight changes to the side that drew against Brighton in the Premier League, and they were outshone by a Bournemouth outfit who have now won both games under caretaker manager Woodgate.
Woodgate spoke of it being "one game at a time" - with Nottingham Forest next up, live on Sky Sports - but here he masterminded a thoroughly deserved win that will certainly enhance his credentials; Bournemouth knocked out top-flight opponents for the first time since a 2-0 win over Manchester United back in January 1984.
Dyche has unapologetically prioritised Burnley's league fortunes over anything else during his tenure, but they had a chance to reach their first FA Cup quarter-final in 18 years.
Only wingers Johann Berg Gudmundsson and Dwight McNeil and forward Matej Vydra kept their spots for Burnley, who announced shortly before kick-off an "administrative error" had led to Pieters being removed from the line-up.
It transpired Pieters was suspended for this fixture, having earned yellow cards in their wins over MK Dons and Fulham in the previous rounds, with Burnley made aware of the fact after the teams had been released.
The Dutch full-back's place went to 21-year-old Anthony Driscoll-Glennon, who was caught out by Stacey midway through the first half as Bournemouth, who made six changes to their line-up, went ahead.
Defences were on top early on but a swift attack down Burnley's left-hand side led to David Brooks passing to the overlapping Stacey and his square ball left Surridge with a simple tap-in into an empty net.
Burnley's appeals for offside were in vain while the hosts were fortunate not to fall further behind, with goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell making an excellent save after Dale Stephens unknowingly directed a header towards goal from a corner.
Philip Billing went down in the area under Kevin Long's challenge but was told to get to his feet towards the end of a half where chances were at a premium, with Burnley unable to muster a shot on target in the first 45 minutes.
That was quickly remedied shortly after half-time as Vydra's shot from a narrow angle forced Asmir Begovic to save at his near post, while the visiting goalkeeper pushed away McNeil's 25-yard effort despite being unsighted.
Burnley should have levelled just before the hour when the adventurous Long's cross was misdirected by Vydra into the path of Rodriguez, who blazed over with the goal at his mercy.
"It was a golden chance, but it didn't quite work out for us," Dyche said afterwards. "We've had to factor a lot of things into tonight as we keep losing players to injury. It has been really tough and we have to juggle these things. We've got to manage the group."
Phil Bardsley shot through a cluster of players and just wide of Begovic's post as Burnley's spell of pressure continued to go unrewarded on a night punctuated by gentle snowfall.
Bournemouth made the game safe two minutes from time when Dunne tripped the onrushing Surridge in the area, with Stanislas confidently dispatching the penalty as the away side reached the last eight for the first time in 64 years.
Burnley boss Sean Dyche on Pieters' late omission: "It was a clear admin error. We have people who keep an eye on situations and unfortunately, it got away from them before someone found clarity. The rules have changed this year with the bookings and so it was a clear oversight. To be fair to Bournemouth, they flagged it so credit to them for gentlemanly conduct and we jumped on it straight away.
"I thought the lads got on with it tonight and took the task on. What you want is a committed side, but we couldn't find the quality. We had an amazing chance in the second half to find the goal. If it goes to 1-1, we were then in the ascendancy and on the front foot. We've got a lot of players who are learning and haven't played too much.
"This has got nothing to do with my feelings towards the FA Cup. The reality is that we've got three Premier League games next week, and I think tonight was our 11th game in 31 days. We've got injuries galore, and we've got to factor all that in. But I thought the team had a go. We just couldn't find the key moments."
Interim Bournemouth boss Jonathan Woodgate: "It was really impressive - I thought we were first class from the start. We stuck to the game plan, and I thought we were compact and good behind the ball. I can't remember a save Asmir had to make. We could've been two or three up at half-time.
"I'm loving it of course. I've been given the responsibility to go and manage a good football club. I'm enjoying it, but all I look at is the next game against Forest if I'm in charge. I have no idea, I'm just waiting to hear. If I'm asked to, I'll give it my best shot.
"It's just nice to win football matches and to increase the confidence in the players. This will breed confidence in the dressing room on the back of beating a good Birmingham side."
Burnley travel to face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday in the Premier League, live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event at 2.45pm; kick-off 3pm.
Bournemouth visit Nottingham Forest in the Championship on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Football. Coverage starts at 12pm with kick-off at 12.30pm.
The FA Cup schedule has been confirmed, with the final set to take place at Wembley on Saturday May 15.
There will be no replays this season to help ease fixture congestion.
