In a dramatic Premier League clash on Sunday, Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon secured a crucial 1-1 draw. This result spoiled Bournemouth’s 125th anniversary celebrations. The match took Bournemouth fans on a rollercoaster of emotions, leaving them heartbroken when VAR disallowed a last-minute goal.
Match Overview
Bournemouth took the lead in the first half with Marcus Tavernier finishing a well-executed move. Antoine Semenyo set up the goal after capitalizing on a mistake from Joelinton. Bournemouth’s fans were hopeful that the goal would be the perfect gift to celebrate the club’s milestone. The Cherries looked strong and had multiple opportunities to extend their lead, but Newcastle slowly found their rhythm.
Newcastle’s manager, Eddie Howe, made key substitutions in the second half that changed the momentum of the game. The introduction of Kieran Trippier and Harvey Barnes added a new dynamic to Newcastle’s play. Barnes provided the assist for Gordon’s 76th-minute equalizer with a well-placed cross to the back post, where Gordon positioned himself perfectly to steer it home.
Controversy at the Final Whistle
The match ended in controversy as Bournemouth thought they had won the game in stoppage time. Dango Ouattara scored a dramatic late winner from a corner, but the officials ruled out the goal after a VAR review. The officials determined that the ball had struck Ouattara’s arm before going into the net, a decision that left Bournemouth’s manager, Andoni Iraola, and his team furious. Iraola received a booking for his protests, and one of his assistants got a red card for reacting to the decision.
Reactions
Bournemouth’s manager, Iraola, was openly critical of the VAR decision, insisting that the ball had hit Ouattara’s shoulder rather than his arm. The disallowed goal meant that Bournemouth had to settle for a draw, a result that felt like a defeat given the context of their anniversary celebrations.
On the other hand, Newcastle’s Eddie Howe expressed relief that his team managed to secure a point after Bournemouth outplayed them for much of the game. Howe is happy with his team’s resilience, especially after falling behind in the first half.
Looking Ahead
With this draw, Newcastle United now have four points from their opening two games of the season. Bournemouth have two points, since they had a draw in their opener against Nottingham Forest. Both teams will be looking to build on this result as the season progresses.
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