Callum Davidson once more known as for extra of a scientific edge as St Johnstone have been “overwhelmed by a marvel free-kick” in opposition to Aberdeen.
Leighton Clarkson curled in a great thing about a second half strike to earn the Dons a 1-0 victory at McDiarmid Park.
Davidson thought Saints performed properly within the first half however that they didn’t do sufficient after falling behind within the 56th minute.
The Perth aspect solely threatened the guests’ web on a few events.
“We have been overwhelmed by a marvel free-kick. It was an unbelievable strike," Davidson mentioned.
“As soon as they rating then they can sit in. It turned tough for us to interrupt them down whereas that they had a great deal of tempo to catch us on the counter.
“We in all probability didn’t do sufficient at 1-0 down and weren't fairly adequate to get an equaliser.”
Davidson continued: “I must ask extra of my gamers within the ultimate third. They should be extra optimistic.
“I believed our set-plays have been fairly poor as properly.
“I really really feel for my lads as they put an actual shift in.
“We simply wanted to be extra scientific in what's a troublesome league. We'd like to verify we're profitable that recreation 1-0.”
Saints midfielder Graham Carey, who gave away the foul which led to the purpose, was angered with the referee’s choice.
“I’m unsure if there was any contact at their free-kick however Graham is adamant he didn’t contact him,” Davidson mentioned.
“We picked up 5 bookings and in consequence we needed to make a number of modifications with so many individuals only one foul away from one other card.”