Dramatic Late Goal Denies west Ham Victory Against Bournemouth
West Ham United were left frustrated after a stunning injury-time free-kick from Enes Unal snatched a 1-1 draw for Bournemouth.The Hammers had looked set for victory after taking the lead earlier in the match.Though, Unal’s late strike ensured the spoils were shared at the Vitality Stadium. The Cherries boss, Iraola, expressed his dissatisfaction with a penalty call that went against his side, believing it was a pivotal moment in the game. For complete match coverage, including live updates, news, score, stream information, reports, and free match highlights, you can visit [Sky Sports](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi_AFBVV95cUxNOXRlekFzQjByX29aQ3VBMDRYRFU1aTREbDRIUnc5UnZOUkhzT241QzMtTDVLVnRVN2FuMEtYSkxTQTNIWE94Rlc2UmV5Mkh3U2lxWkZlTkVmZjhUY0UybzJYT3BSZ3BweGRtbkZ5SGFld2s4TVA1NDdBbTdCR051VXZCUGtXSXBROTdBWTE1YnVVSkw1NXg2Vnl1cks4dFJQejFFVG5kNVY4XzRkRXNpMXRJVUlDLU9scTBPeG5qS3FzYmppTjM3bDNBaW9QdUIzMVlSNklZYVB2OHhlVmRCLW1GRVRwQ2lCdU5HX3JNT0lfOURGaFhPRHozZno?oc=5).## Late Drama Robs West Ham of Victory
**Interviewer:** Iraola, a late Enes Unal free-kick snatched a draw for Bournemouth. How do you feel about the result, given West Ham’s dominance for much of the match?
**Iraola:** It’s certainly frustrating to concede so late in the game, especially after a strong performance where we defended well for large periods. We created chances, but unfortunately, we weren’t able to capitalize on them.
**Interviewer:** There was a penalty call that went against Bournemouth. Can you tell us more about that and how it might have impacted the game’s momentum?
**Iraola:** I felt strongly that it was a clear penalty. It was a pivotal moment that could have changed the course of the match. Its always frustrating when key decisions like that don’t go your way.
**Interviewer:** Despite the late goal, Bournemouth showed resilience and determination. what are the key takeaways from this performance that you’ll focus on moving forward?
**iraola:** We showed character and a willingness to fight until the final whistle. That’s something we can build on. Of course, we need to be more clinical in front of goal and learn from the defensive errors that cost us.
**Interviewer:** given the controversial penalty decision, how do you think this match will be remembered by fans and pundits?
**Iraola:** I’m sure there will be plenty of discussion about the penalty decision. It’s always a talking point when a game ends in such dramatic fashion.
**Interviewer:** Do you think VAR should have been used to review the penalty call? Let us know your opinion in the comments below!
## Interview with a West ham supporter
(Host) Welcome back, sports fans. Today, we’re joined by longtime West Ham supporter, [Guest Name]. [Guest Name], thanks for joining us.
(Guest) Thanks for having me. I’m always happy to talk about West Ham!
(Host) So, you witnessed a pretty dramatic match against Bournemouth yesterday. I have to say, I was glued to the screen! What was the atmosphere like at the London Stadium?
(Guest) It was electric! We were absolutely buzzing after michail Antonio’s goal in the first half and it felt like we were on our way to a comfortable win. You could feel the energy in the
stadium.
(Host) Indeed. But then came that last-minute free-kick from enes Ünal. What went through your mind when he struck the ball?
(Guest) Honestly, it all happened so fast. I think everyone was caught off guard. One minute we were celebrating what looked like a sure win, and the next, Ünal was wheeling away in celebration. it was a truly heartbreaking way to lose the points.
(Host) That must have been incredibly gutting. how did the crowd react to the last-minute equalizer?
(Guest) There was stunned silence. You could hear a pin drop for a moment. Then, the groans and disappointment started to rise. It was a real deflator. We had fought so hard and to see it snatched away in the dying seconds was incredibly frustrating.
(Host) It’s never easy to lose in the final moments, especially when you’d been in such a strong position.
How do you think the team will respond to this setback?
(Guest) We’ve got a resilient bunch of lads. They’ll be hurting after that one, but I know they’ll bounce back. They’ve shown character throughout the season and I have faith they’ll learn from this experience and come back stronger.
(Host) Fingers crossed they can turn things around quickly. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, [Guest Name]. It’s been great to get your perspective on such a dramatic match.
(Guest) Thanks for having me! It’s always a pleasure talking West Ham!
