A late Newcastle equaliser denied AFC Bournemouth victory after the Cherries had built a 2 goal lead at St James’ Park. AFC Bournemouth were denied victory by a late Newcastle equaliser after building a 2 goal lead. Marcus Tavernier put the Cherries ahead in the 9th minute, reacting quickest after Alex Scott’s deflected shot fell into his path, before Newcastle captain Malick Thiaw turned Scott’s cross into his own net in the 35th minute. The hosts responded 2 minutes later when Harvey Barnes scored from around 15 yards, but Bournemouth reached the interval having registered 13 attempts, th
AFC Bournemouth were denied victory by a late Newcastle equaliser after building a 2 goal lead.
Marcus Tavernier put the Cherries ahead in the 9th minute, reacting quickest after Alex Scott’s deflected shot fell into his path, before Newcastle captain Malick Thiaw turned Scott’s cross into his own net in the 35th minute.
The hosts responded 2 minutes later when Harvey Barnes scored from around 15 yards, but Bournemouth reached the interval having registered 13 attempts, their second highest first half total in a Premier League away match.
Bournemouth continued to threaten after the break, with Tavernier seeing another effort go wide, while Adam Smith needed treatment following a late challenge from Matias Fernandez Pardo during the second half.
Jacob Ramsey then struck 2 minutes from time to make it 2 all, leaving Marco Rose’s side unbeaten in 5 Premier League games at St James’ Park and ensuring the points were shared.
