FOXES boss Enzo Maresca admitted that his players were “lucky” to beat Cherries in the FA Cup.
Championship leaders Leicester City qualified for the quarter-finals with a 1-0 win after extra-time at the Vitality Stadium, with substitute Abdul Fatawu providing the only quality moment that decided the game.
This is the second season in a row that Cherries have been upset at home in the FA Cup by a team top of League Two; 13 months ago they were beaten 4-2 by last campaign’s champions Burnley in the third round of the competition at Dean Court.
The Italian said after the game: “We are happy because today we wasted a lot of chances, but in the end we were lucky because we managed to score one goal.
“In games like this we always try to share the minutes because all the players deserve a chance.
“Tonight there was a mix between a lot of young players and some older players, but in the end we played a good game.
“The FA Cup is a fantastic competition so it’s good to have a chance to progress.
“The league is important, the FA Cup is important, but for me the most important thing is how we perform. Tonight was another good game.”