Iraola Critiques Penalty Decision in 3-2 Loss

In a tightly contested match, Bournemouth lost 3-2 to Brentford, with manager Andoni Iraola expressing disappointment over the result despite his team's strong performance. Bournemouth led twice, thanks to goals from Evanilson and Justin Kluivert, but Brentford's Yoane Wissa scored twice, alongside a goal from Mikkel Damsgaard, to secure the victory. Iraola argued that a penalty should have been awarded for a foul on Evanilson, stating, 'he kicks himself because he was kicked.' He highlighted Bournemouth's superior expected goals (2.6) compared to Brentford's (1.5) and praised his team's play, particularly in the first half. Brentford manager Thomas Frank acknowledged the resilience of his team, despite defensive vulnerabilities, and commended their ability to capitalize on key moments. Despite the defeat, Iraola remained optimistic about Bournemouth's overall display and their potential moving forward.