Hereford United manager Jamie Pitman was pleased with the performance of his injury-ravaged side last night at Villa Park.
"It was a lift we needed," Pitman told Sky.
"We have lacked a bit of confidence after being thumped a couple of times.
"I have an inner belief that they are able to compete at a good level and they are actually a better team than last season. The performance against Villa can only give them confidence.
"We frustrated Villa for long periods and after 75 minutes I was wondering, 'Is it our day?'
"If we could have held out for another ten minutes we might have got something out of the game."
Pitman also spoke about his on-loan keeper David Cornell.
"Cornell was fantastic on a stage he wants to perform on in the future.
"He is a Welsh Under-21 international and has a great future. I'm delighted to have him in the side."
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