Sale head coach Mike Brewer was far from happy with his side's performance in a 25-24 defeat to Wasps.
Sharks fly-half under fire for tactical display
Sale head coach Mike Brewer was far from happy with his side's performance as a 25-24 defeat to Wasps ended their unbeaten home record in the Aviva Premiership.
A late drop-goal from Dave Walder, who scored 20 points in all, was enough to give the Londoners their first win on their travels this season.
"We did our best to lose the game throughout the second half and we achieved what we set out to do," said Brewer.
"The losing of the game was our match management. When we managed the game like we set out to do we went six points ahead, but then we decided to play another type of game.
"We made mistakes, turned the ball over and gave away penalties. They kicked the penalties and got back in the game.
"We endeavoured to lose the game. It's entirely down to us."
Despite Charlie Hodgson's flawless display when kicking at goal, Brewer was particularly dissatisfied with the tactical aspect of his fly-half's display.
He continued: "Dave Walder stuck to their plan for 80 minutes and in the end it won them the game. Charlie didn't manage the game when he should have. He kicked all the penalties but on certain occasions he didn't manage the game
"I will be talking through it with him this week. Dave Walder managed the game better than Charlie tonight."
Targeted
Wasps rugby director Tony Hanks was understandably delighted with Walder's contribution to a win which moves Wasps up to seventh.
He said: "Sale targeted Dave Walder but he stood up to it and was superb. Not just with his kicking but in his all-round game.
"We deserved to win and it was a bloody professional job. We showed the attitude is strong and that we are adaptable.
"While there is still a lot of rugby to be played, it was an important win. We are closer to the top half than the bottom and that's important to us."
