Cardiff City boss Malky Mackay wasn't down after defeat at West Ham United.
Mackay felt they had acquitted themselves well, despite their obvious shortcomings.
"We started slowly but after that we had an awful lot of possession. We knew we were coming to a good team in a good atmosphere," Mackay said.
"They were clinical with Cole's goal and while we had plenty of possession, there was no penetration. We grew into the game in the second half.
"Overall I can't be too harsh on my players because we gave a good account of ourselves. We weren't overawed and that showed today."
