Andoni Iraola felt Bournemouth’s 1-1 draw with Brighton was “harsh” on his staff, although he couldn’t blame his gamers for the hosts’ “unimaginable” equalising aim.
Bournemouth seemed set to stroll away from the American Specific Stadium with all three factors after Marcus Tavernier’s Thirty second-minute penalty.
Amine Adli was initially booked for simulation after taking place beneath a Bart Verbruggen problem, however the determination was overturned following a VAR evaluation, with Bournemouth taking the lead from the ensuing spot-kick.
Nevertheless, Brighton piled on the strain within the second half and ultimately breached Bournemouth’s defence with a shocking 91st-minute overhead kick from substitute Charalampos Kostoulas.
The Cherries have now misplaced 18 factors from successful positions within the Premier League this season, greater than another aspect.
However Iraola, whereas upset, admitted there was little his aspect may do to cease a real second of magic.
“It is extremely harsh, very harsh for us as a result of we have been so near getting the three factors,” he advised BBC Match of the Day.
“We performed a extremely good first half and had our probabilities, we scored one, and we have been controlling the sport.
“Within the second half, we didn’t have the vitality to maintain these depth ranges, and we needed to defend a bit bit decrease, particularly after the Brighton subs, however we have been doing effectively. On the finish, it’s an unimaginable aim from Kostoulas.
“I’ve seen the aim, and it is extremely troublesome in charge the gamers. We had [Marcos] Senesi in entrance of him, however it’s a bicycle kick, into the highest nook. It’s unimaginable. Wanting on the replay, I used to be making an attempt to see what we may do higher, however it’s unattainable.”
Whereas Bournemouth have been on high within the first half, Brighton dominated the second, controlling 73.3% of the possession and having 13 pictures to the guests’ 4, with none of these makes an attempt by the Cherries hitting the goal.
Iraola’s aspect have now received simply one among their final 13 Premier League matches (D5 L7), and have been additionally knocked out of the FA Cup through a penalty shoot-out after a 3-3 draw with Newcastle United.
“We needed to defend deep and compact, and as we did within the first half, you must come collectively a bit extra,” Iraola added.
“You realize you’re most likely going to concede some set-pieces, and you must do the fundamentals and defend your field.
“Currently, we now have been very near successful, and in troublesome stadiums, for instance, in opposition to Newcastle within the cup, then we lose on penalties.
“Possibly earlier than the sport, you say one level is sweet, Brighton away is a troublesome place, however seeing how the sport has developed, we’d not assume it’s good for us.”
