Mansfield Town manager Nigel Clough delivered his verdict after the 1-1 draw against Birmingham City.
The Blues dominated the first half and took the lead after 10 minutes when Willem Williamson fired in from the left following a low cross from the left by Keshi Anderson.
But Lee Gregory fired a 63rd-minute free-kick over the Blues wall to equalize from 20 yards.
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“Technically, Birmingham are extremely good and some of their play was above that standard. So we had to show other qualities to get something,” Clough said.
“The equalizer lifted the team and the whole stadium, the momentum shifted and we were in the ascendancy for a period, although you always have to be wary of the quality they have and the pace they have all over the pitch.
“We got scared right after we equalized. But from that moment on, the three chances we had, one of them could have won us the game.”