Newcastle United secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Sunday, dampening the hosts’ 125th anniversary celebrations. Bournemouth took the lead in the first half through Marcus Tavernier, but Anthony Gordon’s 76th-minute equalizer ensured a share of the spoils for Newcastle.
The match was a tense affair, with both sides eager for victory. Bournemouth, hoping to mark their anniversary with a win, went ahead in the 39th minute. Antoine Semenyo, a thorn in Newcastle’s side throughout the match, stole possession from Joelinton and weaved past three defenders before setting up a simple tap-in for Tavernier.
Newcastle, however, responded well and grew into the game as the second half progressed. Substitute Harvey Barnes, introduced in the 68th minute, provided a crucial assist for Gordon’s equalizer. Barnes’ cross found Gordon at the back post, who expertly steered the ball past Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto.
The final minutes of the match saw a flurry of action, with both sides pushing for a winner. Bournemouth had a goal ruled out in stoppage time when Dango Ouattara’s header was deemed to have hit his arm, a decision reached after a VAR review. Newcastle also had a number of chances to snatch a victory, but Neto produced some fine saves to deny Alexander Isak, Joelinton, and Dan Burn.
The draw leaves Newcastle with four points from their opening two games, while Bournemouth have a point from their first two matches. The result will undoubtedly be a disappointment for Bournemouth, who had hoped to celebrate their milestone anniversary with a win. However, Newcastle will be pleased with their resilience and ability to earn a point on the road.
