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Jones won't blame keeper

18 May 2008 - 12:39:03

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Cardiff City boss Dave Jones refused to point the finger at goalkeeper Peter Enckelman after his mistake helped Kanu secure a 1-0 FA Cup Final success for Portsmouth.

The Nigerian striker had already hit the post before John Utaka's dangerous cross was parried by Enckelman straight to the lurking Kanu, who forced the ball over the line from close range in the 37th minute.

"Unfortunately one mistake can always cost you the game and that's that in football," reflected Jones.

"Of course the goal could have been avoided, but there's no blame to be attached to anyone.

"It's something that happens and this time it's come in a cup final where there wasn't anything between the two sides.

"Peter's not had much else to do, but that one goal was enough to win the cup for them - but it's not the time to look for scapegoats.

"The stats show we've matched them all over the pitch and that's against a very good Premier League side, so I don't think many of my players can be too disappointed with themselves."