Ollie Watkins spoke of his disappointment after Aston Villa were held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Ipswich Town.
Axel Tuanzebe’s red card for a second bookable offence was the key moment of a goalless first half at Villa Park.
But it was the visitors who opened the scoring courtesy of Liam Delap, before Watkins’ 11th Premier League goal of the season levelled matters in the 69th minute.
Villa found Town ‘keeper Alex Palmer in inspired form throughout as he thwarted the hosts on numerous occasions, including a superb save in injury time to ensure the spoils were shared.
Asked about his overriding emotion, Watkins said: “I think really disappointing.
“We created a lot of chances, and good chances to win the game.
“I think we did enough to win the game.
“Obviously the ‘keeper had an outstanding performance, made some unbelievable saves.
“But I still feel we had enough to come away with three points.
“So, disappointing.”
Watkins added: “Obviously, it’s difficult to break down 10 men when they’re doing all they can to make it hard for you.
“You have to be patient. We didn’t quite get that final, clinical edge.
“But, like I said, I still feel we had some big chances in the game and we should be coming away with three points.”
Having played out a 2-2 draw at Portman Road in late September, Villa and Town settled for a point apiece for the second time this season.
Watkins found the net in both meetings, with the striker’s quick reaction at Villa Park bringing up his 70th Premier League goal for the club.
The England international was first to follow in as Marcus Rashford’s 25-yard free-kick cannoned back off the crossbar, converting the rebound from eight yards.
“It’s an unbelievable free-kick and I’ve just followed it in, reacted first and it’s nice to see it hit the back of the net,” he said.
