Bournemouth 3-0 Aston Villa: Cook and Di… (3-0)

Bournemouth 3-0 Aston Villa: Cook and Di Gregorio Inspire Comfortable Win | EFL Cup Report

Bournemouth claimed a convincing 3-0 victory over Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium, with Lewis Cook delivering a standout performance. According to ARENA LIVE, it was a dominant home display from Bournemouth, who controlled possession and created the better chances throughout.

Key Moments:

7' - Amine Adli: Bournemouth took the lead through Adli.
12' - Emiliano Buendía (Yellow Card): A booking for the Villa midfielder.
16' - Juanlu Sánchez (Yellow Card): A booking for the Bournemouth defender.
25' - Ben Gannon-Doak (Yellow Card): A booking for the Bournemouth winger.
33' - Brian Madjo (Yellow Card): A booking for the Villa forward.
46' - Bournemouth Double Change: Justin Kluivert and Rayan replaced Marcus Tavernier and Amine Adli.
51' - Lewis Cook: Bournemouth doubled their lead through Cook.
54' - João Gomes (Yellow Card): A booking for the Villa midfielder.
58' - Villa Double Change: Alysson Edward and Alejandro Garnacho replaced George Hemmings and Ibrahim Mbaye.
63' - Bournemouth Double Change: Tyler Adams and David Brooks replaced Ryan Christie and Ben Gannon-Doak.
67' - Lewis Cook (Yellow Card): A booking for the Bournemouth midfielder.
69' - Álvaro Rodriguez: Bournemouth made it three through Rodriguez.
70' - Villa Double Change: John McGinn and Ross Barkley replaced Leon Goretzka and Emiliano Buendía.
75' - Villa Change: Tammy Abraham replaced Brian Madjo.
80' - Bournemouth Change: Junior Kroupi replaced Álvaro Rodriguez.

Cook's Commanding Display: Lewis Cook was the standout performer for Bournemouth, scoring one and earning a match rating of 8.4. Michele Di Gregorio (8.4) and Ben Gannon-Doak (8.2) were also key as Bournemouth generated a massive 2.71 xG from 19 shots, with seven on target and 49% possession.

Villa's Frustration: Leon Goretzka was the best of a struggling Villa side, earning a match rating of 7.2. João Gomes (7.1) and Emiliano Buendía (6.6) also featured as Villa generated 1.65 xG from 17 shots, with five on target, but they were unable to find a way past Di Gregorio.

Match Details:

Competition: EFL Cup - Round 4
Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth
Referee: Tony Harrington
Attendance: 12,162

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