GOLAZONEWSBournemouth secure historic first home European victory
- Bournemouth defeated Sturm Graz 3-0 in their first-ever home European fixture.
- Evanilson and Rayan scored for the hosts during the Europa League encounter.
- The result follows a previous victory at Real Sociedad for Marco Rose's side.
Bournemouth achieved a significant milestone on October 15, 2026, by hosting their first-ever European competition match at the Vitality Stadium. The club secured a 3-0 victory against Austrian side Sturm Graz in the Europa League.
Evanilson opened the scoring in the 43rd minute, finding the net with a header that beat goalkeeper Khudyakov. Rayan extended the lead in the second half, converting a close-range effort in the 75th minute to seal the win. A third goal, credited to Rodríguez, completed the scoreline.
This result marks a positive turn for manager Marco Rose, following the team's earlier success against Real Sociedad. While the club is still searching for their first Premier League win, these European performances provide a boost for the squad.