Cherries Crush Milan as Palace Let One Slip: Morning Football News

The best of Thursday night in Europe, plus big news for the Joeys and the Wallabies.

Bournemouth too good for 10-man Milan
Bournemouth’s first European campaign keeps getting better. They beat AC Milan 3-0 on the south coast. Justin Kluivert scored a penalty in the 8th minute. Milan keeper Mike Maignan was sent off in the 27th minute for shoving Tyler Adams at a corner, and Marcus Tavernier scored the penalty that followed against substitute keeper Lorenzo Torriani. Amine Adli finished it with a late free kick. That’s three wins from three for Andoni Iraola’s side. Cherries fans can celebrate with the official AFC Bournemouth Essential Black Cap, in stock for $36.

Palace pegged back in Istanbul
Crystal Palace came from behind to lead at Besiktas but had to settle for a 2-2 draw. Wilfred Ndidi gave the hosts the lead just before half-time. Yeremy Pino and Jean-Philippe Mateta then scored four minutes apart early in the second half. Substitute Junior Olaitan equalised in the 73rd minute. Besiktas finished with 10 men after Umit Akdag was sent off for a lunge on Jorgen Strand Larsen. Strand Larsen later went off injured, which is a worry before Sunday’s trip to Newcastle. Keep warm on the terraces with the Crystal Palace FC Red Beanie, $24 and in stock.

Sydney FC back down on Akol Akon
Two days after Football Australia said Sydney FC had refused to release him, the club has changed course. Teenage striker Akol Akon can now play at the U17 World Cup in Qatar (19 Nov to 13 Dec) if the Joeys pick him. Sydney said it had worked with Football Australia and Joeys coach Carl Veart on an arrangement that also protects its squad depth. Executive vice chairman Sebastian Gray said the club wants its young players to get every chance to represent their country.

Wallabies tour squad due today
Les Kiss is expected to name his squad today for the four-Test tour of Europe. The tour starts in London on 9 November, with England, Scotland and Wales on the schedule. Uncapped Waratahs halfback Teddy Wilson is tipped for a call-up because Tate McDermott is staying home for the birth of his first child. Tom Hooper, Taniela Tupou and Carter Gordon are also expected to return.

Europa League round-up
Sunderland drew 1-1 away to Lech Poznan. Celtic lost 2-1 at home to Celta Vigo. Juventus needed a 67th-minute Nick Woltemade penalty to draw 2-2 with Rennes, and had a late winner ruled out for offside. Real Sociedad won 6-0 at Lillestrom, with Mikel Oyarzabal setting up three goals. In the Conference League, Brighton drew 0-0 at Jablonec.

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