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Dougie Freedman: Pleased with Palace's showing despite surrenduring a two-goal lead to City
Dougie Freedman was full of praise for Crystal Palace despite surrendering a two-goal lead to Bristol City at Ashton Gate.
Goals from Wilfried Zaha and Darren Ambrose, from the penalty spot, had the Eagles soaring against Derek McInnes' men.However, the south Londoners were denied courtesy of a late brace from City striker Brett Pitman.Freedman was focusing on the positives after the full-time whistle, stating his team were 'outstanding'.Outstanding"I thought the lads were outstanding," he said. "We were the better side and played some great football to go two goals up."It's not like us to concede as we did in the closing stages, but this is a difficult place to come and I cannot fault the players."Wilfried Zaha is an exciting young player who works hard at his game. He scored a quality goal, but doesn't always come up with an end product. That will improve as he gains more experience."I thought we looked dangerous all through the game and might have had more goals. The result was a disappointment, but otherwise I couldn't be happier."FuriousCity boss McInnes was left furious at the penalty decision against his side, stating: "Fontaine twice had his shirt pulled by Murray in the build-up."None of the officials noticed that and then the linesman flags for a foul by our player. After that the lads showed tremendous spirit to get a point."Brett Pitman is probably the best finisher we have. He has had to be patient in awaiting his opportunities and could do no more than he did tonight."Having been a player myself, I know how frustrating it can be to be left out. Brett has responded in the perfect manner."Read more http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7522368/
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