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West Ham goal scorer Zarate bemoans Astra comeback

Mauro Zarate was thrilled with his first goal of the season but bemoaned the "bad" feeling surrounding West Ham after a draw with Astra.

Striker Mauro Zarate declared he was "very sad" after West Ham gave up a lead to draw 2-2 with Astra in their UEFA Europa League qualifier on Thursday.

West Ham looked set for a first-leg victory when Zarate carved his way through Astra's defense in the 51st minute at Upton Park to give the home side a 2-0 advantage, but James Collins' red card eight minutes later allowed the Romanian club back into the contest.