Bournemouth's manager, Andoni Iraola, expressed that Illia Zabarnyi's red card was pivotal in their unexpected 1-0 loss to Wolves. This defeat marked only their second in 14 Premier League matches. Matheus Cunha's goal helped Wolves move five points above the relegation zone. The goal followed Zabarnyi's initial yellow card for a challenge on Rayan Ait-Nouri, which was upgraded to red after a VAR review.Iraola admitted his team struggled right after the sending-off. "I think the game is very affected by the red card," Iraola told BBC Match of the Day. He noted that they were in the game but got punished soon after Zabarnyi's dismissal, unable to establish themselves properly. The referee's decision was questioned by Iraola, who said, "The only observation I would make is if the referee sees it and says: 'red card' - okay, but I have seen different angles."Despite this setback, Iraola found positives in his team's performance. "From [going 1-0 down], we competed really well," he stated. Playing with ten men for most of the match was challenging, yet he praised his players for their effort and resilience. "I am very proud of the performance of my players," he added.

On the other hand, Wolves' manager Vitor Pereira praised his squad for boosting their survival hopes with this victory. "I am very happy because I saw on the pitch the true spirit of a team," he remarked. He acknowledged Bournemouth as a strong opponent that posed many challenges initially.Pereira highlighted how his team managed to become more compact and control the game as it progressed. "In the first minutes, we had some problems. But after this, we started to be compact and control the game and, in the end, we deserved the result," he explained.The match showcased both teams' determination under challenging circumstances. While Bournemouth faced adversity with a player down, Wolves capitalised on their advantage to secure an important win in their fight against relegation.