LONDON: Bournemouth had to settle for a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday, despite the hosts being reduced to 10 men late in the first half after defender Chris Richards was sent off for a second yellow card.

The first period at Selhurst Park was a cagey affair with the most notable moment arriving in stoppage time when Richards was dismissed after being adjudged to have pulled back forward Justin Kluivert by referee Sam Barrott, resulting in his second caution.

Despite their man advantage for the whole second half, Bournemouth failed to capitalise and manager Andoni Iraola will be very disappointed that his team could not find a winner as they chase a spot in European football next season.

Bournemouth remain in eighth place on 49 points, their highest ever tally in a Premier League season, with five games still to play. Palace stay 12th on 44 points from 33 games.

"It's a point where before the game it's not a bad result. But considering how this game has gone, it's a big missed opportunity," Iraola told a press conference.

Richards had earlier been booked for a foul on Dango Ouattara in a game littered with yellow cards, with referee Barrott dishing out nine in total.