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Bournemouth boss Iraola delighted with FA Cup rout of Swansea

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is delighted after their FA Cup rout of Swansea City.

The Cherries thrashed Swansea 5-0 in Thursday's Fourth Round tie. Lloyd Kelly, Alex Scott, Luis Sinisterra, David Brooks and Dominic Solanke all struck for the Cherries.

Iraola told the Daily Echo: “I don't remember. I've gone 5-0 before, yes?

“Ah Europa League, we won against Sturm Graz, thank you very much! I should know.

“But I don't think that was the first half, that was towards the end of the game.

“But it was a really nice one for us also.

“At half-time, I don't remember being 5-0 up.

“It is something the players deserved, but also in the second half we respected the game, we respected the opposition and we went to keep the same intensity level.

“It is true we haven't been so clinical, we have missed some chances, but we have continued and finished the game quite well."

He added: “I think everyone was really good.

“To finish 5-0 at the break, everyone has to win his duels, do their tactical job and I think we were really good today, also in the second half.

“We haven't scored the goals in the second half, but the game has gone the same way.

“I'm really happy because Brooksy scored, Alex scored, Lloydy scored from a set-piece, and Dom and Sini. Especially with the first three, I am happy."

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