Bournemouth 2-1 Burnley: Philip Billing’s fine lob gives hosts first Premier League win under Andoni Iraola
Bournemouth won for the first time in the Premier League under Andoni Iraola as Philip Billing’s brilliant lob secured a 2-1 comeback victory over fellow strugglers Burnley – but there was late VAR at the Vitality Stadium.
Charlie Taylor’s first goal for Burnley thundered the visitors in front early on (11) but Antoine Semenyo, who impressed throughout, brought Bournemouth level 11 minutes later with his own fine effort.
The first half was a lively one with both teams open at the back, but the nature of the contest shifted in the second half with Bournemouth assuming control and their dominance was rewarded when Billing spotted Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford off his line and executed a long-range lob in spectacular fashion (76).
But then came a hugely-controversial moment that could yet define Bournemouth’s season. Jay Rodriguez thought he had equalised for Burnley with a composed finish as the game approached stoppage time but, after a six-minute VAR check, the effort was finally disallowed for offside. Sander Berge then went close to earning a point for Vincent Kompany’s side, but the hosts held on.
The result was a much-needed one for Bournemouth and Iraola with owner Bill Foley watching on from the stands. The three points lifted the Cherries out of the Premier League relegation zone after 10 matches as Burnley slipped to 19th.
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What’s next?
Bournemouth host Liverpool in the Carabao Cup fourth round at the Vitality Stadium on Wednesday (kick-off 7.45pm). The Cherries then face a tough trip to Manchester City on Saturday in the Premier League (kick-off 3pm).
Burnley travel to Everton on Wednesday in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup (kick-off 7.45pm). Next Saturday the Clarets are back at Turf Moor in the Premier League with Crystal Palace the visitors (kick-off 3pm).
