Vincent Kompany's immediate reaction to Wolves draw as Burnley boss shares more referee frustration

Vincent Kompany had no complaints with Burnley’s performance despite his side being held to a frustrating draw to Wolves.
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After taking the lead through Jacob Bruun Larsen, the Clarets were pegged back with the last kick of the first-half.

Burnley got into some good attacking positions but lacked quality in the vital moments, leaving them to settle for a 1-1 draw that sees the gap to safety stretch to six points.

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“In every sense we played how we were supposed to approach this game,” Kompany said.

“We were aggressive, we were on the front foot, we managed to handle the ball in such a way that we created chances from it, so I think on every level it was a good performance.

“I’ll take the point and go again, that’s it.”

Kompany added: “We were playing against a very good team, so credit to Wolves. The way they defended the box I thought was absolutely perfect, it was really good.

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - APRIL 02: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, reacts during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Turf Moor on April 02, 2024 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)BURNLEY, ENGLAND - APRIL 02: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, reacts during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Turf Moor on April 02, 2024 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - APRIL 02: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, reacts during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Turf Moor on April 02, 2024 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

“Still, we created chances but if you put your body on the line, you get blocks in, you get tight and they did that for the whole game.

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“We are good at arriving in the final third. That final pass or that final moment to finish a chance, that’s ultimately what we need to get to the next level.”

Kompany was left frustrated with the officiating for the second game running, after Wolves’ equaliser came from a very dubious free-kick.

Dara O’Shea was harshly penalised for an apparent foul on eventual goalscorer Rayan Ait-Nouri, despite appearing to make no contact.

“Don’t get me on referees again, that’s naughty that from you,” Kompany joked.

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“But if we have to, of course, it was an issue. If you do a pirouette and you fall on your own, and there’s absolutely no contact made, then it’s just not a foul. I think we can all agree on this.

“But then as well the referee is in the best position ever. He sees it, I can see it from three times as far as he is and for some reason there’s a decision made out of nothing.

“Then I will look at my own team and how we defended a set play, that’s always the case. But yeah, it’s a repeat and it doesn’t make it any easier.”

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