Boss Alan Pardew says Newcastle United were unfortunate not to come away with a first-leg lead from Thursday's Europa League 0-0 draw with Metalist Kharkiv.
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The Magpies had two goals by Senegal striker Papiss Cisse disallowed to leave the tie finely poised for the return in Kharkiv next week.
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"We were quick enough, physical enough and bright enough but couldn't find the goal," Pardew told BBC Newcastle.
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"When you see the two replays, it really does hurt." Pardew added: "I'm incensed a little bit because of those couple of decisions that didn't go our way."
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Newcastle's stalemate ended a run of 14 European home ties in which they had scored a goal, although shutting out a side that has failed to score in just three of nine games pleased Pardew in contrast.
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"We have played as well as we could have against that team," he continued. "Mapou [Yanga-Mbiwa] had to wrap Willian up, who I know from old is a fantastic player.
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"We had a big chance at the end when the keeper has made a magnificent save from Papiss again, and it's been a frustrating night for him.
Yes i agree with that fact. The win was a well deserved one. Let them plan on winning the next one
Alan Pardew is a man i know that encourage others. He has spoken the truth