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Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola was left hugely frustrated by the decision to rule out Dango Ouattara's late goal Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola says he was "the most frustrated" he has been as a manager after his side had a stoppage-time winner against Newcastle controversially ruled out by the video assistant referee. Substitute Dango Ouattara thought he had secured a 2-1 victory for the Cherries with a 93rd-minute strike but it was disallowed for handball - with the ball deemed to have come off his upper arm, rather than his shoulder, before going in. "It's the most frustrated I've been on a touchline, " said Iraola, who was booked for his protests. "I went to talk to the referee but I think the referee cannot do much more. He gave the goal. [VAR] didn't give him the chance to see it again. "He heard me complain but it's not against him. He cannot do much more. He's not the one who made a mistake today. "I understand the rule [and] they will try to make me think there is a part of reasoning there - but I completely don't agree. It's just common sense. "Anyone who has played football and looks at the strength of the ball when it touches the back of the net knows that's not handball, it's a shoulder. " Have your say on Bournemouth's performance What did you make of Newcastle's display? Marcus Tavernier had given Bournemouth a deserved first-half lead when he turned in Antoine Semenyo's cross. Bournemouth's club record signing Evanilson, who was making his debut, should have made the points safe in the second half but failed to get a touch to Semenyo's dangerous cross. Newcastle had been flat for large periods of the match but they improved in the closing stages and, after Neto kept out Joelinton's header, Anthony Gordon got the equaliser when he prodded in Harvey Barnes' cross at the far post. It set up a tense finish as both sides chased a winner, Semenyo going closest with a deflected strike before Dan Burn's header was superbly pushed away by Neto. With seconds left, it was Bournemouth fans who were cheering but their celebrations were cut short when Ouattara's effort was ruled out, leaving the Cherries still searching for a first win of the season. "I thought the game was lost because I initially hadn't seen anything wrong with the goal, " said Newcastle boss Eddie Howe. "We have had it both ways. We have had it for us and against us and we are very grateful for that moment because we have battled hard. "What we had at that stage of the game was a valuable point. But I understand that it is a contentious decision. " This video can not be played 'We have very short sleeves'- Andoni Iraola on handball decision A draw was arguably a fair result, with Bournemouth having the better of the first half and Newcastle coming alive in the second. But nevertheless it was a cruel blow for the Cherries, with Iraola incensed by the decision to wipe off Ouattara's header. Initially, David Coote had awarded the goal but the video assistant referee intervened, having deemed Ouattara to have handled the ball as he headed in. There was more drama to follow as Joelinton appeared to haul down Neto by the neck as the Bournemouth goalkeeper tried to release the ball quickly. But the Newcastle man escaped with a yellow card, before a member of the Bournemouth coaching staff was sent off for their reaction to the decision. "It was probably as bit reckless from Joelinton, " added Howe. "You could see what he is trying to do - he's trying to stop the keeper - but you can't go near the head area. That's something we will talk to him about. " Despite the late blow for Bournemouth there were some encouraging signs. Semenyo was a threat throughout and his assist added to his goal in the Cherries' draw with Nottingham Forest in their opening game. Meanwhile, Evanilson - tasked with replacing Dominic Solanke's goals following his departure - showed flashes of promise, getting into some good positions, even if his finishing was a little rusty. But it will be difficult for Bournemouth fans to take solace from those positives following the dramatic conclusion to the game. This video can not be played Draw with Bournemouth 'fair' but 'frustrating' - Eddie Howe Newcastle finished seventh last season as injuries and a lack of squad depth hampered their challenge for a top-four finish, but they will have hopes of putting up a stronger fight this time. They know they will need to be significantly stronger defensively, particularly on the road after they lost 11 of their 19 away games last season. The first-half display in this game will have rightly given Newcastle fans cause for concern as they barely troubled Bournemouth, while the opener came from a mistake by Joelinton. But they were much improved after the break, with the introduction of Kieran Trippier - who has been linked with a move away from the club - appearing to inspire their revival, with his experience and leadership adding stability to the Newcastle backline. After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 25th August 2024 at 18: 24 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Andoni Iraola Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Eddie Howe Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Premier League All competitions All competitions All competitions Bournemouth have won just one of their last nine Premier League games against Newcastle (D5 L3), having won two of their first three against the Magpies (L1). Having kept a clean sheet in their first Premier League meeting with Bournemouth (1-0 in November 2015), Newcastle have conceded at least once in each of their last 11 against the Cherries. Bournemouth have won none of their last eight Premier League games in August (D3 L5) since a 2-0 win over Aston Villa in 2022. In those eight winless games, the Cherries have scored three times while shipping 23. Newcastle are looking to win their opening two Premier League matches in a season for the first time since the 1997-98 campaign under Kenny Dalglish. 19 of Bournemouth’s last 25 Premier League goals have been netted in the second half, with 65. 5% of the goals they’ve netted under Andoni Iraola coming after the break (36/55). In Premier League history among managers whose sides have 50+ goals, only Michael Laudrup (72. 4%) and Steve Clarke (66. 2%) have seen a higher share of goals scored in the second half of matches. Newcastle United won 1-0 with a goal from Joelinton on MD1 against Southampton despite playing with 10 men from the 28th minute onwards and enjoying just 22. 2% possession. It was the Magpies’ lowest possession in a Premier League win since August 2019 against Spurs (19. 8%) – a game they also won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Joelinton. Newcastle United’s away Premier League matches last season saw 76 goals scored (36 for, 40 against), the most by a team in a season since Chelsea in 2019-20 (77 – 39 for, 38 against). Eight of their 10 away games in 2024 have seen at least four goals scored with an overall average of 4. 4 goals per game. Antoine Semenyo has scored six goals in his last 13 Premier League starts for Bournemouth. His goal against Nottingham Forest was his 10th in the competition overall, the seventh Ghanaian to score 10+ goals; the only African countries with more players on 10 goals are Nigeria (17), Senegal (14) and Côte d'Ivoire (10). Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has never beaten former club Bournemouth in the Premier League in four attempts (D3 L1). The Cherries are one of only three sides Howe has faced but failed to defeat, along with Luton (D1 L1) and Man City (D1 L15). Bournemouth’s Alex Scott made eight tackles in their 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest on MD1, the joint most by a Cherries player in a Premier League match. He also won 13 duels, four more than any other player in the game. Evanilson (Bournemouth) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) hits the bar with a left footed shot from outside the box. Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth). Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match because of an injury Ryan Christie (Bournemouth). Attempt saved. Evanilson (Bournemouth) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ryan Christie. Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth). Foul by Dan Burn (Newcastle United). Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Ryan Christie (Bournemouth). Attempt saved. Alexander Isak (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Emil Krafth. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match because of an injury Sean Longstaff (Newcastle United). Attempt blocked. Alexander Isak (Newcastle United) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is blocked. Assisted by Bruno Guimarães. Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Marcus Tavernier. Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Illia Zabarnyi. © 2024 BBC. 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