EPL: Gordon's late strike dampens Bournemouth celebrations

NEW DELHI: Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United scored an equalizer in the 76th minute, securing a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday, dampening the celebrations of their hosts' 125th anniversary, Reuters reported.
Bournemouth took the lead in the first half through Marcus Tavernier, but Gordon managed to sneak in at the back post and guide home a cross from substitute Harvey Barnes, ensuring a well-deserved point for his team.
With this result, Newcastle now have four points from their first two matches of the season, while Bournemouth previously drew their opening game at Nottingham Forest.
In a dramatic moment during stoppage time, Bournemouth thought they had scored a late winner when Dango Ouattara found the back of the net.
However, after a VAR review, the goal was disallowed due to handball, as the ball had struck the top of Ouattara's arm when he went up for the header, much to the disappointment of the home supporters.
"I thought the game was lost because I initially hadn't seen anything wrong with the goal," said Newcastle manager Eddie Howe who was given a warm reception on his return to his old club.
"We have had it for us and against us and we are very grateful for that moment because we have battled hard. But I understand that it is a contentious decision."
Newcastle appeared more likely to find a late winner, but Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto made several crucial saves, denying Alexander Isak, Joelinton, and a header from center-back Dan Burn in the final minutes.
Bournemouth took the lead after Antoine Semenyo dispossessed Joelinton, skillfully maneuvered past three defenders, and set up a simple tap-in for Tavernier.
Joelinton was dispossessed deep in his own half by Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, who seemed to have taken on too much as he charged towards goal but managed to slip a square pass to Tavernier despite being surrounded by three defenders.
Semenyo, who hit the crossbar in the first half, nearly registered another assist in the 64th minute, but his cross from the wing was mishit by a sliding Evanilson at the back post.
Making his debut as one of five changes from last week, Bournemouth's record signing, Evanilson, saw two other attempts comfortably saved by Nick Pope before being substituted after 72 minutes.
Founded in 1899, Bournemouth have experienced their most successful period in the last decade, having earned their first-ever Premier League promotion in 2015.