Bournemouth supervisor Andoni Iraola was disenchanted his facet might solely draw with West Ham regardless of seeing substitute Enes Unal equalise with a surprising Ninetieth-minute free-kick.
Lucas Paqueta gave West Ham the lead from the penalty spot three minutes from time however Unal equalised with an excellent free-kick to earn a share of the factors.
The Cherries had a outstanding 29 photographs on purpose – a complete they’ve solely bettered as soon as within the Premier League – however struggled with their ending in an open sport.
“I don’t suppose it’s a good consequence for us even when we scored the purpose on the finish,” Iraola mentioned.
“We have been higher within the second half. I didn’t like the primary half. We have been pushing to win after which the penalty occurred and we needed to take the purpose. I don’t suppose it’s level for us.
“I believed the penalty was harsh”
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“The sport went very sluggish within the first half for us. We weren’t being courageous sufficient to place them beneath actual strain. We improved within the second half however it wasn’t sufficient to win it.”
West Ham United supervisor Julen Lopetegui praised his facet’s resilience.
Spaniard Lopetegui has been beneath strain after West Ham’s detached begin to the season, however will be thankful for the perspective of his gamers in a sport the place they have been second-best for giant components.
“I believe it was a pity. We have been pondering we might win in a tough stadium,” Lopetegui informed Sky Sports activities.
“It was very shut. Within the first half we have been higher, within the second half they have been one step forward. We suffered a bit of bit however overcame this to attain.
“It was an unimaginable purpose from Unal. After they scored they placed on quite a lot of strain. We confirmed good behaviour within the final moments. We competed very well.
“Greater than the purpose is the behaviour the gamers confirmed. It was superb,” he added.
The draw strikes West Ham seven factors away from the relegation zone. Sixth-placed Bournemouth don’t have any such worries having amassed extra factors (25) at this stage of the season than in any of their different Premier League campaigns.
