Late Broja Equaliser Ends Burnley's Losing Streak
Late Broja Equaliser Ends Burnley's Losing Streak

Armando Broja scored a stoppage-time equaliser to earn Burnley a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth and end their seven-match losing run, while leaving the hosts winless in eight games.

Bournemouth had taken the lead through Antoine Semenyo's eighth goal of the season in the 67th minute, but second-half substitutes Marcus Edwards and Broja combined to secure a point for the returning Scott Parker. The Burnley boss had made six changes to his side after a spate of illness and was returning to the Vitality Stadium for the first time since being sacked by Bournemouth in August 2022.

The home side dominated proceedings, creating numerous chances in the first half through David Brooks, Justin Kluivert and Semenyo, but Burnley offered little threat, registering just 28% possession and having a goal from Jaidon Anthony disallowed for offside.

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Despite further pressure after the break, Bournemouth were unable to add to Semenyo's curling effort, and were punished in the 90th minute when Edwards delivered a cross to the far post and Broja rose highest to head home.

Andoni Iraola rued his side's wastefulness, with Bournemouth managing just one shot on target from 17 attempts. 'It's frustrating because it's a game that we were not feeling the pressure from them,' he said. 'We've had chances to kill it, we didn't kill it and these things can happen.'

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