West Ham United were held to a frustrating draw last night as they shared the spoils with AFC Bournemouth in a tense Premier League clash.
Despite taking a late lead, the Hammers were denied victory by a dramatic equalizer in the dying moments of the game.
West Ham appeared to have secured all three points when Lucas Paquetá converted a penalty in the 87th minute. The spot-kick was awarded following a VAR review, which determined that Bournemouth's Tyler Adams had handled the ball inside the box. Paquetá made no mistake, coolly slotting the ball past the goalkeeper.
However, Bournemouth refused to go down without a fight. In the 90th minute, substitute Enes Ünal delivered a stunning 30-yard free-kick, catching the West Ham defense off guard and leveling the score in spectacular fashion.
Both teams had opportunities throughout the match but lacked composure in front of goal. Bournemouth managed 29 attempts while West Ham registered 16, though clinical finishing eluded both sides. Łukasz Fabiański, West Ham's goalkeeper, put in an impressive performance, making crucial saves to keep his team competitive.
The result leaves Bournemouth in sixth place, enjoying a promising start to the season, while West Ham sit in 14th, maintaining a buffer above the relegation zone.
After the match, West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui expressed disappointment at conceding so late, while Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola questioned the penalty decision, describing it as harsh on his players.
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