Keane: We Were Punished for Our Mistakes

Last updated : 09 August 2009 By Site Editor
Speaking to the Official Club Website after the game, the former Sunderland boss said: "When you look at the goals that we conceded, they were really poor from our point of view.

"We should have cleared the first one, it was just a straightforward kick down the pitch and then we had opportunities to get the ball away before the cross came in for the second goal. We have to be disappointed with that and it gave us a mountain to climb.

"We got back in the game and had chances and possession but didn't put the ball in the back of the net and that's the hardest part of football. Their 'keeper made some good saves but that's what he is there for.

"We need to be sharper in front of goal and that will have to come but we can't give teams the start we did today."

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