BOURNEMOUTH, England — AFC Bournemouth beat AC Milan 3-0 at Vitality Stadium on Thursday to make it three wins from three in the UEFA Europa League league phase.
Justin Kluivert converted a penalty in the eighth minute to put Bournemouth in front.
Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan was sent off in the 27th minute. Marcus Tavernier converted a second penalty in the 32nd minute to make it 2-0 at halftime.
Amine Adli scored the third goal in the 84th minute.
Bournemouth finished with 64 percent of the possession and 20 attempts to Milan's three. Seven of Bournemouth's attempts were on target, and Milan did not record a shot on target. Corners finished 6-4 for Bournemouth.
Bournemouth have nine points from three matches and sit third in the league phase standings. The club opened the league phase with a 2-1 win at Real Sociedad and a 3-0 win over SK Sturm Graz.
Milan have three points from three matches and sit 24th. Attendance was 12,130.
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