Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall conceded that mistakes were part of football but said it was natural for him and his side to be upset after Manchester City’s controversial goal in their 1-1 draw in the Barclay’s Women’s Super League.
After a goalless first half, Man City took the lead after Bunny Shaw calmly slotted the ball in the back of the net from close range with 25 minutes to go.
However, the ball had deflected off referee Abigail Byrne in the build-up and both Eidevall and his players believed this had favoured the home side in the build-up to the strike.
Eidevall, who was booked due to his protestations, said he was not happy about the manner of the goal.
He said: "It was one of the best passes in the game. The referee was pointing for an advantage after she passed it so I was not happy about that goal.
“But at the end of the day we all make mistakes. I make mistakes, the referee makes mistakes, players make mistakes and games like this are decided by small margins so afterwards I totally understand that.
“For me that's also part of football but I think the referee can also understand why we get very upset in the moment because you fight so hard to get all the margins on our side."
Heath’s 92nd minute effort means that Arsenal stay two points clear at the top of the table, halting Man City’s recent charge and rebounding after a shock loss to Birmingham in their last league match.
The Swede was delighted that the side were able to rebound and seal a point late on.
“I'm so happy that we got a result out of it because it always helps to create belief around the processes and performances when you come back with a result. I felt that was really important for us,” he said.
"I am always looking at things in perspective and before the season started a major thing that we wanted to improve was the way we played against the best teams and we have played Chelsea at home and won, Man City at home and won, Man City away and drawn."
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