Andoni Iraola expressed frustration after Bournemouth were held to a goalless draw by ten-man Crystal Palace, a result he described as a 'missed opportunity' in their push for European qualification. The Cherries dominated possession with 73% but managed only four shots on target, failing to capitalise on Chris Richards' first-half red card.
Speaking after the match, Iraola said: 'It feels like a missed opportunity. It is two points that would be lovely for us in our situation.' He added that his side struggled against Palace's low block: 'We didn't have the creativity. They were defending in the box, so we need to play in tight spaces and be super creative or shoot from very far.'
The draw leaves Bournemouth five points behind seventh-placed Chelsea, but Iraola insisted they remain in contention for a European spot. 'We are still in the fight. Every small thing, every point can be decisive and we have to keep going,' he said.
Bournemouth have five games remaining in the Premier League season, with Iraola calling for focus after the disappointing stalemate at Selhurst Park.
