August 25th 2024.
During Sunday's match against Bournemouth, Newcastle midfielder Joelinton made a controversial move that caught the attention of both fans and officials. He performed a clothesline move on Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto, which led to some heated moments on the field. After the game, Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe admitted that he would have a talk with Joelinton about the incident.
Despite the drama, the game ended in a draw thanks to a late equalizer from Anthony Gordon, cancelling out Marcus Tavernier's first half goal. It was a hard-fought match, and Newcastle's spirited second half performance was deserving of the result. However, they were lucky to escape with a draw as they were saved by the VAR on two occasions in the closing stages.
In injury time, Dango Ouattara thought he had scored the winning goal for Bournemouth, but it was disallowed due to a handball. Then, in a separate incident, Joelinton received only a yellow card for a move that wouldn't have looked out of place in a WWE match. Howe acknowledged that it was a reckless move from Joelinton and that they would address it with him.
The disallowed goal caused some confusion for both teams, as Howe initially didn't see anything wrong with it. He expressed gratitude for the VAR decision, which has worked in their favor in the past. However, he also understands that it was a contentious call and that Bournemouth may have a different perspective on the matter.
Reflecting on the game as a whole, Howe believed that a draw was a fair result. While Bournemouth caused problems with their quick attacks, Newcastle had more chances to score and could have even won the game. In the end, both teams had their moments and neither could argue against the draw.
Newcastle, in particular, had a strong second half, with their set plays and crosses posing a threat to Bournemouth's defense. It was frustrating for them not to score more than one goal, but they were still happy to come away with a point. Howe's final thoughts were that they will need to work on their finishing in future matches.
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