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“We knew we were going to have spells where we stuck together and defended, because it’s hard to stop them, but I felt we did that in the first half.
“We defended really well and counter-attacked with a purpose – our goal was outstanding from an interception.
“So I was really pleased with how the whole of the half was going, and I’m obviously fuming over how we didn’t get a free-kick right on the edge of their box at a really pivotal moment in the game.”
“There were some real quality goals scored and both teams fighting for the result, so a hard-fought game, I didn’t expect anything less really.
“It was always going to be hard-fought, and it proved that way, and I’m happy to come out on top.”
Plymouth Argyle manager Steven Schumacher told BBC Radio Devon:
“The lads played unbelievably well, I’ve just said to them I’m proud of them.
“The efforts they put in, the way that we stuck to the plan today – we knew these have been the best team in the league with Leicester.
“We knew we were going to have spells where we stuck together and defended, because it’s hard to stop them, but I felt we did that in the first half.
“We defended really well and counter-attacked with a purpose – our goal was outstanding from an interception.
“So I was really pleased with how the whole of the half was going, and I’m obviously fuming over how we didn’t get a free-kick right on the edge of their box at a really pivotal moment in the game.”
