Second-half dip frustrates Levein

Levein says the game should have been over at half-time

Dundee United manager Craig Levein was "frustrated" his side could not maintain their dominant first-half display in the 1-1 draw with Inverness.

United missed numerous chances before David Robertson's 41st-minute opener.

Levein said: "I'm frustrated and disappointed we didn't win the match.

"The game should have been over at half-time and the second half should have been a chance to relax, play some good football and entertain our fans."

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Levein continued: "But our standards in the second half weren't anywhere near what they were in the first, particularly on the ball.

"In the first half we were excellent all over the pitch."

"I don't think I could ever imagine we could play at that same level for 90 minutes but I didn't expect the drop-off rate to be so drastic.

"It didn't surprise me they got a goal when they did get an opportunity because it happens.

I'm frustrated and disappointed we didn't win the match Dundee United manager Craig Levein

"They think at half-time they got out of jail and think they have got to get better.

"But what I expected from us has got to be a little bit better than what we got."

Levein praised young midfield trio Morgaro Gomis, Robertson and Greg Cameron, who controlled the first half after overcoming pre-match injury concerns.

He said: "We had three players playing with injuries and the longer the game went on they took their toll.

"I think we lost the energy in the first half which enabled us to play most of the game in their half.

"So in a way it is kind of understandable."