Hannibal’s “mistake” proved to be a costly one for Burnley during their cruel late defeat to Liverpool.
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The second-half substitute conceded a stoppage-time penalty when Jeremie Frimpong’s cross cannoned off his raised elbow.
The Clarets otherwise looked to be heading to a crucial and deserved point, but for the second game running they came away empty-handed thanks to a last-gasp penalty.
Addressing the game’s decisive incident, defender Hjalmar Ekdal told Sky Sports: "Of course it's a mistake and he [Hannibal] knows it. We told him afterwards that it happens. It's very unfortunate.
"We did such a good game, keeping it tight and hoping to see the game through then this moment comes. Of course it's going to happen. It's so typical and not a nice moment.
"It's one mistake in the end. Last week it cost us and it's very unfortunate. We are doing a good game, following our game plan and we are a few seconds from one point. It just feels typical to concede those types of goal.
Hannibal chases down the ball before conceding the late penalty. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttardplaceholder image
Hannibal chases down the ball before conceding the late penalty. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
"We followed our game plan so well it became hard for them. We knew how to play and everyone was sticking to it. I think we have to be happy with the performance. Both last week and this week we are so close to getting a point."
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