The rossoblù coach after the success on penalties against Inter: “Ciro was out for a long time, but he was good at scoring goals. The match? We were better in the first half, then they turned up the pressure…”
Vincenzo Italiano does not hide his happiness for the victory against Inter in Riyadh, which is worth the passage to the Super Cup final on Monday with Napoli. The first scene is all for Immobile, the last to take the penalty for the final 4-3. “We brought in Immobile to take such a decisive penalty, on the first important ball he repaid us for the trust we had in him – said the Bologna coach -. He was out for a long time, but he was good at scoring goals. In recent years he has shown that he is a sniper from eleven meters and beyond”.
match analysis
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Starting down is not easy, especially in a match like this which also requires preparation on a mental level to withstand 90 minutes or more – explained Italiano -. We managed to stay in the game, then equalize and keep the balance. We did better in the first half, Inter in the second; then we had that bit of luck which is always needed in these cases.” The Bologna coach rewards his team for managing the match even in difficult times: “We were good, because Inter raised the pressure in the second half and took the field. We were playing against a strong, normal team that if you want to keep up with these champions you give something. We did well.”
penalty lottery
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Immobile also spoke at the end of the match: “Penalties are a lottery, Ravaglia did well to save two. I needed the goal, it’s been months of suffering but here I’ve found a family and I’m happy for the team”. Towards the final: “Napoli are in form, but it’s a dry final and we can play it to bring home the cup.”
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