Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola conceded his side was lucky to secure a point in a dramatic 2-2 draw against Leeds United at Elland Road, a result that felt like a victory for the visitors after their last-gasp equaliser.
The game began with Antoine Semenyo's opener for Bournemouth, which was later cancelled out by a Joe Rodon header before the break.
Leeds appeared destined for a win early in the second half when Sean Longstaff, the £12 million summer signing, volleyed home his first goal for the club off a post to put Daniel Farke's side in front.
Longstaff’s contribution was widely praised, with Farke calling his display 'an outstanding performance, a man-of-the-match performance,' noting the midfielder also provided the corner for Rodon’s equaliser.
However, the victory was denied in the third minute of added time when 19-year-old substitute Eli Kroupi, making just his fourth league appearance, struck a volley from the bench to seal the draw for the visiting side.
Iraola, whose side had begun the day in fourth place after previous wins against Tottenham, Wolves, and Brighton, admitted that Leeds ‘had probably the clearest chances’ in the game.
He felt his side's goal was closer in the first half but acknowledged that Leeds ‘started better than us definitely better than us’ in the second half.
The Spaniard paid tribute to the intensity of Leeds’ work-rate, describing the game as ‘very physical.’ Iraola added that Leeds is a team that ‘runs a lot’ and covers a ‘lot of space with a lot of players,’ even suggesting their opponents were superior to his side in that aspect.
The draw means Leeds missed out on a crucial three points, but the performance of Longstaff was a significant positive for the club.
The game began with Antoine Semenyo's opener for Bournemouth, which was later cancelled out by a Joe Rodon header before the break.
Leeds appeared destined for a win early in the second half when Sean Longstaff, the £12 million summer signing, volleyed home his first goal for the club off a post to put Daniel Farke's side in front.
Longstaff’s contribution was widely praised, with Farke calling his display 'an outstanding performance, a man-of-the-match performance,' noting the midfielder also provided the corner for Rodon’s equaliser.
However, the victory was denied in the third minute of added time when 19-year-old substitute Eli Kroupi, making just his fourth league appearance, struck a volley from the bench to seal the draw for the visiting side.
Iraola, whose side had begun the day in fourth place after previous wins against Tottenham, Wolves, and Brighton, admitted that Leeds ‘had probably the clearest chances’ in the game.
He felt his side's goal was closer in the first half but acknowledged that Leeds ‘started better than us definitely better than us’ in the second half.
The Spaniard paid tribute to the intensity of Leeds’ work-rate, describing the game as ‘very physical.’ Iraola added that Leeds is a team that ‘runs a lot’ and covers a ‘lot of space with a lot of players,’ even suggesting their opponents were superior to his side in that aspect.
The draw means Leeds missed out on a crucial three points, but the performance of Longstaff was a significant positive for the club.