Jimmy Calderwood believes the 5-1 defeat to Bayern Munich which ended Aberdeen's Uefa Cup hopes was a 'bit harsh'.
Dons boss bemoans referee
Aberdeen manager Jimmy Calderwood believes the 5-1 defeat to Bayern Munich which ended his side's Uefa Cup hopes was a 'bit harsh'.
The Dons secured a gutsy 2-2 first-leg home draw with the German giants at Pittodrie, but they were swept aside in Munich to give Ottmar Hitzfeld's side a 7-3 aggregate win.
Goals at the Allianz Arena from Lucio, Daniel van Buyten, Mark van Bommel and a brace from Lukas Podolski allowed Bayern to progress into the last 16 of the competition
A consolation from Steve Lovell was all Aberdeen managed, and Calderwood felt his side deserved more.
Settle
"We tried to play football and, when we settled, we had a few chances," said Calderwood. "I don't think we deserved to lose 5-1, I really don't.
"It was a bit harsh and I felt sorry for us and the fans because we did not deserve that."
And Calderwood believes Polish referee Robert Malek, who booked five Aberdeen players, did not help his side.
"I think they (Bayern fans) agreed that the referee was not very good, but that is not what it was down to - Bayern were just too good. I am sure he has had better days," Calderwood added.
Good lesson
"This was a very good lesson for my players against a very good Bayern. They are one of the favourites for the tournament.
"I am disappointed with the goals we conceded, particularly the three from set-pieces. We have got to do a lot better than that.
"I was also disappointed with the way we started the game, but credit to Bayern, who really squeezed us back.
"It has been a wonderful adventure in Europe and for it to end in this stadium against Bayern is absolutely no disgrace."
