Steven Gerrard the Liverpool skipper accepts that he ruined the golden rule of penalty- taking ahead of lacking a potentially a vital spot kick in his side's 2-1 Premier League victory over QPR.
At Anfield of the Saturday's contest the former England captain fallacious his lines from 12 yards in 79 minute, before on time making amends by heading home a late winner keeps Liverpool slight hopes of getting the UEFA Championship League place alive.
After Gerrard's getting his name in the list for hitting 11 goal, the 34 year old guy insists that the missed penalty was down to his own indecision.
"I changed my mind on the run-up and rule number one with penalties is that you don't change your mind. Last time I changed my mind, I missed as well." Gerrard told BBC Sport.
He added on his goal,"I was happy with my header. It wasn't the best that I've scored that was my header in the [2005] Champions League Final. Overall, it was a good three points and we now have to stay strong until the end and keep pressure on the teams above us."
At the end of his Liverpool contract, Gerrard set to join LA Galaxy. A goal from him against QPR may well show to be his last at Anfield.
But midfielder quickly point out that he should have one final chance to score on home turf when Liverpool entertain Crystal Palace on May 16th.
"We have one more game to go here at Anfield and I will do my best to get on the score sheet. If that is my last goal at Anfield then I will take it but I won't give up." he added.
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