I don't really disagree with your 'continuous improvement' sentiment but both of these technical issues are general ones, and not really related specifically to conceding late goals. More often than not a shot round that wall into that corner isn't even on target, never mind nestling in the back of the net. It was a wonderful strike and pretty much unstoppable. As for giving the free kick away in the first place - yes, to be avoided where possible but it was still a soft decision I think. In the context of this thread I don't think the timing of that goal is an issue - I saw no evidence of us parking the bus - in fact if anything we didn't shore things up enough.