Source: Team_Talk
Carew relieved to see goal given
Carew's first-half strike clinched an automatic European spot for Aston Villa for the first time in 11 years and piled on more misery for the relegation-threatened Tigers at Villa Park.[LNB]The Norwegian's goal was allowed by referee Mike Dean but there was some doubt as to whether he was offside, or just level, when he stuck out a boot to divert Ashley Young's low cross beyond Boaz Myhill.[LNB]But Carew was in no doubt the correct decision had been made.[LNB]"It was very good, the referee made the right decision," said Carew of his 14th goal of the campaign.[LNB]"I wasn't sure but it was good to see it wasn't offside.[LNB]"It was a brilliant ball, I just had to put my foot on it."[LNB]He added that Villa's fans should not be concerned that the win was only the club's first in 13 matches.[LNB]"It's definitely a good season. We improve each season, if we get fifth we have still improved on last season," he said.[LNB]The three points moved Villa back into fifth spot and above Everton but more significantly they are now assured of participating in the revamped Europa League next season.[LNB]And manager Martin O'Neill was delighted to see his side wrap up the win after having the best of the chances over the 90 minutes.[LNB]"It was relief at the end that we have won a game," O'Neill told Sky Sports 1.[LNB]"We deserved to win the game. Their goalkeeper has made one brilliant save.[LNB]"We've thrown away leads against Stoke and West Ham, and tonight it was nice to keep a clean sheet."[LNB][LNB]
