You don't need to remind Stuart King that football is a game of fine margins.
The Carrick Rangers boss was left to rue his side's missed chances in the 1-0 defeat at Coleraine in midweek.
The Bannsiders were reduced to 10-men after Jamie Glackin was sent off before the hour mark at The Showgrounds.
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But the visitors proceeded to shot themselves in the foot giving away a penalty for Matthew Shevlin to net the winer before Lloyd Anderson was denied a late equaliser thanks to a superb save by Marty Gallagher.
"I thought we were really competitive against one of the teams fighting for the league," said King.
"I thought we were well in the game, missed two complete sitters in the second-half and then they go and get a man sent-off and score from a penalty kick.
"I'm not going to argue about the spot kick but what I can be disappointed about is the two chances we missed in the second-half.
"If we put one away, we are leaving here with a massive point for us.
"It's disappointing but that's why Coleraine are fighting for the title and that's why we are in the bottom half.
"Coleraine didn't create much either but that's a credit to my players as the work rate, effort and commitment was phenomenal."
King felt Anderson should have taken his chance but he was also quick to praise Gallagher after his difficulties last time out.
The Carrick boss is hoping his side can keep creating those chances though when they entertain Glenavon on Saturday.
"From my point of view, it's got to be a goal," said King.
"From Coleraine's point of view, it's a wonder save and fair play to him.
"He had a hard time on Saturday but he saved Coleraine points tonight.
"We will dust ourselves down and I'd be worried if we weren't creating anything.
"We want to keep on improving and I think that's what we're doing.
"We will have more senior players available for the weekend.
"We know where we are, we performed well on Tuesday night like we have done in the last four games but we were disappointed to leave with nothing."
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