Stoke boss Paul Lambert stressed he would not be blaming individuals after the 1-1 draw with Brighton at the bet365 Stadium that saw the hosts have a late penalty saved. Stoke boss Paul Lambert stressed he would not be blaming individuals after the 1-1 draw with Brighton at the bet365 Stadium that saw the hosts have a late penalty saved. The relegation-threatened Potters were awarded a 90th-minute spot-kick when referee Bobby Madley judged that Jese Rodriguez had been fouled by Dale Stephens. Lambert, whose 18th-placed side had cancelled out Jose Izquierdo’s 32nd-minute finish through a Xherdan Shaqiri strike in the 68th minute, said afterwards: “I’m devastated for the players. “When you get a penalty in last minute it’s a big opportunity to win the game.

Source: Irish Independent February 10, 2018 19:18 UTC