# Bournemouth Win First Home European Game

> Bournemouth beat Sturm Graz 3-0 in Europa League to win first ever home European match.
- Title: Bournemouth Win First Home European Game · Sky Sports
- Summary: Bournemouth beat Sturm Graz 3-0 in Europa League to win first ever home European match. Bournemouth secured a 3-0 victory over Sturm Graz in the Europa…
- Keywords: bournemouth, sturm graz, europa league, vitality stadium, marco rose, adam smith, alvaro rodriguez, evanilson, rayan, bafode diakate, jordan heil, djorde petrovic
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/football/bournemouth-vs-sturm-graz/report/577761
- Author: Charlotte Marsh
- Published: 2026-10-15T22:05:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bournemouth, sturm graz, europa league, vitality stadium, marco rose, adam smith, alvaro rodriguez, evanilson, rayan, bafode diakate, jordan heil, djorde petrovic
## Bournemouth's First Home European Win
Bournemouth secured their first-ever home European victory with a 3-0 win over Sturm Graz in the Europa League.
## Evanilson Scores First Goal
Evanilson scored a stunning curling header from 15 yards out to give Bournemouth the lead in the first half.
## Rayan Adds Second Goal
Rayan scored a low, hard shot after a spilled save from a corner to double Bournemouth's lead in the second half.
## Penalty Goal by Rodriguez
Alvaro Rodriguez converted a penalty kick to seal the 3-0 victory after a foul on James Hill by Jon Gorenc Stankovic.
## Key Moment: Handball Disallowed
Bournemouth's goal was ruled out in the first half for a handball against Bafode Diakate.
## Bournemouth's Performance
Bournemouth captain Adam Smith praised the team's performance, saying it was a great result after a tough week against Chelsea.
## Coach Rose's View
Head coach Marco Rose called the win a 'deserved result' and emphasized the need for consistency in the upcoming Premier League match.
## Next Match Against Sunderland
Bournemouth face Sunderland in the Premier League on Sunday, aiming to build momentum after their Europa League success.
## Key takeaway

Bournemouth secured a 3-0 victory over Sturm Graz in the Europa League, marking their first-ever home European win and improving to two wins from two in the competition.