Published October 15, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Match report
Bournemouth beat Sturm Graz in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, October 15, with a 3-0 win for Bournemouth over Sturm Graz. A goal just before the interval gave Bournemouth the lead, and two more after the break turned that advantage into a three-goal lead at 3-0.
Bournemouth had 62% possession and finished with 2.73 expected goals, while Sturm Graz recorded 38% possession and 0.38 expected goals. The gap in attempts was clear too: Bournemouth took 24 shots to Sturm Graz’s 6, and only Bournemouth ever led.
How it unfolded
Francisco Evanilson put Bournemouth ahead in the 43rd minute, making it 1-0. That was also the half-time score, 1-0, leaving Sturm Graz to chase the game after the interval.
Rayan Vitor Simplício Rocha extended the lead in the 76th minute, making it 2-0. Álvaro Rodríguez completed the scoring from the penalty spot in the 90th minute (+2), securing 3-0.
The numbers
Bournemouth put 8 of its shots on target; Sturm Graz managed 1. The expected-goals figures were 2.73 for Bournemouth and 0.38 for Sturm Graz, while possession stood at 62% and 38% respectively. Those figures accompanied three goals for Bournemouth and no goals for Sturm Graz, with three goals in all.