Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola: West Ham penalty contradicted referees’ advice
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Unhappy Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola claimed a controversial penalty awarded to West Ham in a dramatic 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium directly contradicted advice given by Premier League referees. West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta subsequently converted the contentious 87th-minute spot-kick before Enes Unal’s stunning 90th-minute free-kick salvaged a point for the hosts. “I think everyone involved in the team straight away was thinking ‘this is going to be close’ because he trains a lot,” said Iraola. “It’s always difficult because it was quite far but I think everyone felt that if it’s not a goal, it’s going to get close.” Cherries forward Antoine Semenyo and Hammers captain Jarrod Bowen each hit the woodwork in an opening period edged by the visitors.