Anthony Gordon’s late equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw for Newcastle United against Bournemouth, dampening the hosts’ 125th-anniversary celebrations in the Premier League on Sunday.
Bournemouth initially took the lead through Marcus Tavernier in the first half, but Gordon struck in the 76th minute, converting a cross from substitute Harvey Barnes at the back post to ensure Newcastle earned a well-deserved point.
With this draw, Newcastle advanced to four points from their opening two matches of the season, while Bournemouth followed up their opening draw at Nottingham Forest with another stalemate.
Bournemouth nearly secured a dramatic late victory when Dango Ouattara found the back of the net in stoppage time.
However, his effort was ruled out for handball after a VAR check, much to the frustration of the home fans.
Ouattara had risen powerfully for the header, but the review revealed the ball had made contact with the top of his arm, nullifying the goal.
Despite Bournemouth’s spirited effort, it was Newcastle who looked more likely to grab a winner in the closing stages.
Bournemouth’s goalkeeper, Neto, made several crucial saves to deny Alexander Isak, Joelinton, and Dan Burn’s header.
Bournemouth’s lead came after Antoine Semenyo dispossessed Joelinton in midfield and weaved past three defenders before setting up Tavernier for a tap-in.
Semenyo, who struck the crossbar earlier in the first half, almost registered another assist in the 64th minute, but his pass was misfired by a sliding Evanilson at the back post.
Evanilson, Bournemouth’s record signing, was making his debut as one of five changes from the previous week’s lineup.
However, his contributions were limited, with two other shots on goal comfortably handled by Newcastle’s goalkeeper, Nick Pope. Evanilson was substituted after 72 minutes.
Founded in 1899, Bournemouth have enjoyed their best period in the last decade, with their initial Premier League promotion coming in 2015.