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Bournemouth denied dramatic Newcastle win as VAR rules out stoppage-time goal

BOURNEMOUTH were denied a dramatic victory over Newcastle by a controversial VAR decision which robbed Dango Ouattara of a late winner.
Cherries boss Andoni Iraola was furious after the stoppage-time goal was ruled out for handball, and was booked for his protests at the end of the 1-1 draw.
There was frustration for both managers, with Newcastle boss Eddie Howe still unable to gain a victory at his old stamping ground.
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