Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Wenger admits Bradford defended well

Arsenal have a lot of opportunities for 120 minutes before being defeated Bradford City in penalties. Arsene Wenger did not blame the players, and instead praised Bradford.

In the Valley Parade stadium, Wednesday (12/12/2012) pm dawn, Arsenal appeared with his best team. Santi Cazorla, Jack Wilshere, Thomas Vermaelen, Lukas Podolski, Wojciech Szczesny to appear since the beginning. However, the game was not easy for them to walk.

In fact, Bradford went ahead when the game entered the 16th minute. Was Garry Thompson who put the hosts ahead. Volley Will Atkinson welcomed sodoran was dammed Szczesny.

After several failed chances converted into goals, the Gunners finally equalized to 1-1 through goals Thomas Vermaelen. After that no goals are created again. The game was resumed the round of penalty kicks.

In the round of penalty kicks, Vermaelen Arsenal lost 2-3 after the fifth kicker failed to carry out their duties properly.

"We started the game well. They then defended well and we know what happens in the penalties," said Wenger on the BBC.

"We had a lot of chances, but their goalkeeper did very well. We lost in penalties from the team that played well. I can not blame my players, they've been trying for a maximum of 120 minutes," said the French manager's .

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