"The first half performance was very disappointing. We were controlling things in the first 20 minutes and we had chances on the counter attack, but we conceded two stupid goals from two big mistakes," said Benitez.
"The first goal was unbelievable. It was just a long goal kick forward and we have to analyze what went wrong. In the second half we showed a lot more character and desire and we were much better.
"We were doing the right things and creating chances and maybe we deserved something out of the game. But you can't afford to make some of the mistakes we did today.
"We said to the players before the game it was a chance for some of them to show what they can do and it was pleasing to see a much better second half display."