Bournemouth’s Enes Unal offered a dramatic climax to his aspect’s 1–1 draw with West Ham on Monday because the Turkey ahead’s very good late free-kick canceled out Lucas Paqueta’s penalty. Paqueta seemed to have sealed West Ham’s second successive Premier League victory when he transformed from the spot with simply three minutes left on the Vitality Stadium. But Unal got here to the Cherries’ rescue three minutes later with solely his second aim this season. The 27-year-old’s second of magic prolonged Bournemouth’s unbeaten run to 4 video games as they climbed to sixth place.
Bournemouth have scored a league-high 10 targets within the ultimate quarter-hour of video games this season.
Two of these targets got here in a exceptional 2–1 win at Ipswich of their earlier recreation, with Unal additionally scoring Bournemouth’s equalizer on that event.
“Enes scored an amazing goal. He’s a specialist. But it’s only one point. I’m very disappointed with the penalty,” Bournemouth supervisor Andoni Iraola mentioned of the choice that went in opposition to his crew for Tyler Adams’ handball.
“It is a play we analyzed at a meeting before the season. They (refereeing chiefs) said players don’t need to defend with hands behind their back in an unnatural position.
“It did not have an effect on the path of the cross. I do not care in regards to the clarification now. It has price us and I’m very dissatisfied.”
West Ham have gone two games without defeat to ease a little of the pressure on boss Julen Lopetegui.
They remain in 14th place and sit seven points clear of the relegation zone.
“We suffered somewhat bit and overcame this to attain, however it was an unbelievable aim from Unal. It’s a pity,” Lopetegui said.
“There are positives. This is step one to be stronger and a greater crew.”
Sting within the story
Bournemouth have overwhelmed Tottenham, Manchester City and Arsenal at house this season, so the under-fire Lopetegui might need feared the worst when Iraola’s crew made a robust begin.
Antoine Semenyo was the catalyst for Bournemouth’s first menace as he received a towering header earlier than sprinting into the world to fulfill Evanilson’s return cross with a low strike that glanced off the far publish.
West Ham ahead Jarrod Bowen scored the late winner when the edges final met within the League Cup in August and he practically tormented Bournemouth once more with a roller from the sting of the world that clanged off the crossbar.
Lopetegui’s males had been a menace on the counter and Carlos Soler whipped a shot narrowly large earlier than Tomas Soucek dragged a close-range effort simply previous the publish.
Bournemouth’s Dango Ouattara seemed sure to interrupt the impasse when the ball fell to him simply 5 yards from aim, however Lukasz Fabianski threw himself throughout to make an excellent save along with his legs.
Ouattara virtually bent a long-range effort previous Fabianski quickly after the interval, whereas Ryan Christie’s drive was tipped over by the Hammers’ keeper.
After Fabianski denied Philip Billing and pushed away Christie’s follow-up, West Ham took the lead within the 87th minute.
Adams half-blocked Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s cross along with his out-stretched arm and referee Chris Kavanagh gave the penalty after consulting the pitchside monitor.
Paqueta took the spot-kick and calmly despatched Kepa Arrizabalaga the improper method along with his stutter-step run-up.
But there was a sting within the story within the ninetieth minute as Unal bagged an excellent equaliser, looping an unstoppable free-kick into the highest nook from 25 yards.
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