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Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola didn’t hide his frustration after a dramatic 3–2 defeat at the Stadium of Light — a result that continues the club’s painful winless streak stretching back to late October.
Coming off heavy losses to Manchester City (3–1) and Aston Villa (4–0), followed by a 2–2 draw against West Ham, Bournemouth looked desperate for a turning point. And for the first quarter-hour, they seemed to have found it. Amine Adli tapped in an opener, and Tyler Adams blasted home a long-range effort, giving the visitors a commanding 2–0 lead.
But Sunderland reacted with total defiance. Enzo Le Fée calmly converted a penalty to spark their comeback, and later delivered the decisive assist for Brian Brobbey’s winner — preserving the Black Cats’ unbeaten home run and snatching away Bournemouth’s early promise.
The final minutes only deepened Bournemouth’s misery. Lewis Cook was shown a straight red for an elbow during stoppage time, while disciplinary fallout will also keep David Brooks and Marcos Senesi out for midweek fixtures.
Iraola later vented that the officiating played a key role in the game’s descent into chaos. He insisted Bournemouth had been punished by inconsistent calls and escalating tension:
> “We expected a tough match and actually played quite well, but we didn’t manage their biggest threats. The referee’s handling made it worse — we lost focus. There was a clear foul… If that’s not enough for a foul, it can’t be enough for a penalty. There was slight contact, but not enough for the decision given.”
He went on to claim:
> “Anyone supporting us today would have picked up a yellow or red. The referee basically lost control of the match. And the result is extremely damaging — we’re now without three players for the next fixture, and Lewis suspended for three games. At this point, every available body matters.”
With a spiraling run of form, multiple suspensions, and growing pressure, Bournemouth now face a critical stretch — and Iraola clearly feels the officiating didn’t do them any favors.
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