Andoni Iraola was insistent that Bournemouth “didn’t should lose” as a 3-2 defeat at Brentford noticed them journey again to the south coast with nothing to point out for an honest efficiency.
Bournemouth had taken the lead twice, first via Evanilson after which Justin Kluivert, however couldn’t maintain on both time.
Yoane Wissa’s brace and a purpose from Mikkel Damsgaard handed Brentford the three factors, because the Bees bounced again from their late capitulation to Fulham on Monday.
Iraola’s crew had the higher of the probabilities, creating 2.6 anticipated targets (xG) to Brentford’s 1.5, and the Spaniard felt the consequence was not a mirrored image of Bournemouth’s show.
“I don’t assume we deserved to lose at this time. I believe we had been higher for many of the recreation. Most likely, they’ve been extra environment friendly than us in the important thing moments, they usually’ve made the distinction,” Iraola instructed BBC Radio Solent.
“We had very, very clear probabilities to attain. We performed rather well once more. The issue is whenever you lose, individuals at all times say, ‘No, however you misplaced.’ In opposition to Everton [a 3-2 win in August], we performed a lot worse, however we received, and it seems a lot completely different.
“Total, we’ve been the higher crew, particularly within the first half. I used to be very proud of the efficiency within the first half.
“We hit the crossbar on the finish, and I believe there was a transparent penalty to Evanilson to attain and make it 3-3, however we couldn’t do it.”
Three targets in three video games pic.twitter.com/AOVutNLEcU
— AFC Bournemouth (@afcbournemouth) November 9, 2024
Bournemouth’s Brazilian striker Evanilson netted his third purpose in as many video games, making him the primary Bournemouth participant to attain in three successive league video games since Dominic Solanke in December final yr.
Evanilson had shouts for a penalty denied on the hour mark after it appeared Ethan Pinnock had caught his leg, and Iraola was not glad with the reason he acquired from the officers.
“They inform us he kicks himself, however he kicks himself as a result of he was kicked. To me, it is extremely clear and apparent, however to them, they don’t assume so,” he defined.
Thomas Frank concurred with Iraola’s evaluation of the customer’s sturdy first-half efficiency however praised his facet’s fightback.
“The bounce-back mentality was unbelievably good. Possibly much more spectacular than if we had received 3-0 as a result of we really performed badly within the first 20 minutes. Bournemouth had been higher than us,” he instructed Sky Sports activities.
“We gave them clearly the primary purpose after which one or two different probabilities. However after that purpose we stepped up and we discovered a few of that nice bounce-back mentality.”
8 purpose involvements in 5 @premierleague house video games
Wissa’s ON FIRE! pic.twitter.com/8nCN0aDMBc
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) November 9, 2024
Whereas Brentford are scoring a lot, they’ve shipped 12 targets of their final 5 video games, although Frank is eager to deal with the positives.
“The optimistic is that we’re a really harmful crew going ahead,” he stated.
“We should be up there [as a team that’s scored the most goals]. That’s unbelievable. We’re Brentford. I believe that’s insanely good. I believe individuals don’t perceive how good it’s.
“However after all, I’m additionally very formidable and I’d love us to win 3-0 at this time.”
