Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola cursed a second controversial handball decision against his side in four days following their 1-0 defeat to West Ham in the Carabao Cup.

On Sunday, a Cherries goal in injury time against Newcastle was disallowed by the video referee, even though it looked as if the ball had gone into the goal off Dango Ouattara’s shoulder.

That’s why Iraola could hardly believe his luck when Jarrod Bowen’s winning goal in the 88th minute appeared to have come from the English striker’s elbow.

Since VAR was not in use in the early rounds, the goal counted, much to Iraola’s obvious frustration.

“When you think it’s impossible, something else happens, okay, but it happened again,” said the Spaniard.

“It’s even clearer. I don’t know what to say. We don’t make these mistakes, but we suffer the consequences and are out of the competition because of a mistake.”

“I don’t know what we need to do to change something, but obviously it’s costing us a lot.

“We didn’t win on Sunday because of VAR and we’re out of the cup because there is no VAR.”

Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui claimed he did not see a replay of the goal.

But after a disappointing cup match at the London Stadium, a penalty shootout loomed until a misdirected shot from Mohammed Kudus found its way into the net by Bowen.

“We are happy to get through to the next round, that was our goal,” said Lopetegui. “It was never easy against a good Premier League team. We suffered at times, but to win every game you have to suffer and we have to keep that attitude.”

The controversial goal ended a low-quality contest, despite West Ham having given summer players worth almost £100 million their debuts.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Jean-Clair Todibo, Niclas Fullkrug and Crysencio Summerville all started for the hosts.

But only the impressive Wan-Bissaka, Manchester United’s £15 million signing, was still on the field at the end despite mixed performances, while German striker Füllkrug remained conspicuously quiet.

“I have to watch the game again, it’s not easy for them, the first game here,” added Lopetegui.

“This rhythm demands a lot not only from the strikers, but also from the defenders. Everyone has to adapt.”

“We will help them adapt. There are many players competing. We need that, step by step, to improve.”