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Yes, I do know this, but the play that led to the goal directly after could have been stopped at a couple of phases which is something you are also aware of, why is Ben the only one receiving flack, he gave the ball away in their half and we did nothing positive to stop the attack, the looped...

Harsh, maybe, but he still wasn’t set for the shot, as Benteke struck it he was stood bolt upright, that’s not good.

Or as simple as block the cross? Or clear the cross? Or save the shot?

Right, but it’s not like he gifted them the ball in our penalty box, we didn’t stop the cross, didn’t defend Benteke and as much as I hate to say it, Sanchez simply didn’t set himself for a shot. Many players let themselves down for that goal, it’s not solely on Ben for a crap kick.

This is an absolute tragedy of a thread. There was plenty more that could have been done to prevent the goal.