Darren Pratley says he couldn't believe the penalty incidents at Home Park last night

Pratley watched on in disbelief as Dorus de Vries saved a penalty only having been judged as coming off his line.   He then saved the re-take but had to watch in agony as Argyle scored from the rebound to earn a point against the Swans.

Pratley told BBC Sport "I couldn't believe it

"When he made the save again we thought maybe it was going to be our day but Johnson was in their already to score.

"It's obviously disappointing," said Pratley. "We got the goal early in the second half and unfortunately we conceded the penalty and Dorus de Vries he has made two excellent saves.

"The referee has obviously disallowed the first one then he said it has to be taken again and Dorus has made another save but the penalty-taker is going to be further forward than us.

"So it's disappointing for him making two saves and disappointing for the lads for the work they put in at a tough place like Plymouth where the pitch isn't the best to play football.

"Andrea has been one of our best players this season," he added.

"Last season he hardly played and to come in now, every time he brings a little bit of flair to our game.

"Me personally, I won't be moaning at him. Football is a game of mistakes and unfortunately he's made a mistake. He hasn't got anything to worry about.

"I'm delighted to get the goal but disappointed to come away with just a point instead of three," said Pratley.

"We should have had all six points and I don't think anyone would disagree but we've got to stay positive.

"We go into every game like we do. We go into every game trying to win and we will go into Saturday trying to win again."

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