Vidic shoulders Serbia blame

emanja Vidic has shouldered the blame for Serbia failing to secure a play-off spot in Euro 2012 qualifying. Serbia knew a win over Slovenia would secure them second place in Group C behind group winners Italy.The Serbs were trailing Slovenia on Tuesday when they were awarded a penalty and a chance to level matters in the contest.Vidic had agreed to take the spot-kicks, however, the Manchester United defender's effort was saved by Samir Handanovic.Serbia's defeat meant Estonia finished in second spot and the 29-year-old is gutted he will not get to represent his country at the European Championship."I took responsibility and I am aware of the consequences of a poorly executed penalty," Vidic told Blic Sport."It was agreed that I [would take it], but I wanted to take responsibility. I will bear the consequences of missed penalties. "If I had scored, the game would [have flowed on an] entirely different course."I'm sorry that I will never play at the European Championships because the following qualifications [are too far away]."

Source: Team_Talk