Waltermad: Gabriel hit me in the face, he apologized but I didn t accept it

Hupu reported on September 29 that in the Premier League, Newcastle United lost to Arsenal 1-2. After the game, Newcastle goal scorer Nick Waltermad was interviewed by Sky Sports.

About the game

"If you keep a 1-0 lead in 90 minutes of the game, but end up being scored by your opponent two goals in a row, this feeling is too bad. Yes, it's really bad."

"I think we failed to relieve the pressure in the second half and were defending passively throughout the game. Many times, we should have taken the initiative to create some opportunities to 'take a breath' - such as getting rid of the pressure by controlling the ball and pushing the ball to Arsenal's half. I We have to learn from this game because if you keep defending for 45 minutes or even 52 minutes in the second half, without creating any offensive opportunities, and eventually being scored two goals through a corner kick, this result is really unacceptable. "

About your own goals

"We practiced this tactic specifically during training yesterday, and I knew the ball would pass near the near post. I was in a good position at that time, and I kept an arm's distance from Gabriel, so I Can jump with all your might and push the ball steadily. "

Regarding the conflict with Gabriel after the goal

" There was a small episode after the goal, and I felt that his elbow hit me in the face two meters away - his arm was lifted too high. I just told the referee that I was touched on my face, and I think it would be wrong to be hit on my face, but I am not the kind of player who will fall for it. Sometimes I may really need to protect my rights by falling to the ground. , but this is not my style of playing football. "

"He apologized to me later, so I think he knew it hit me in the face. But to be honest, I didn't accept his apology."

Regarding the reasons for not accepting the apology

"I don't like this situation - making some moves in the game, and saying sorry for a few seconds later, it doesn't fit the way the game should be. I don't oppose the fierce confrontation, but his elbow shouldn't hit my face."