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Ascoli 1-0 Treviso
Massimo Silva: “We put in a great performance and fully deserved the victory. It’s a crucial win, as it was earned against a direct opponent in the battle against relegation and allows us to climb up the table. The lads fought for every ball, but also looked to attack. I don’t know who we’ll bring in during the January window, but the important thing is that they are motivated.”
Alberto Cavasin: “We lost to a goal that should’ve been disallowed for an obvious shirt tug on Andre Pinga. The defences were stronger than the attacks today, so there were few scoring opportunities for either side. Now we must roll up our sleeves and start again in our search for points.”
Fiorentina 1-0 Palermo
Cesare Prandelli: “We would like to maintain this position, but the team was only put together five months ago and needs time to grow. You need time, experience and character to compete with the big clubs. We are trying to get there and the lads have been extraordinary. We changed a few things in the second half and settled into the game.”
Luigi Del Neri: “We certainly deserved more from this match, not for the first time this season, but we can only accept the result. Eugenio Corini was not angry at me for his substitution, he was merely upset at how the game was going.”
Inter 4-1 Empoli
Roberto Mancini: “Unfortunately, when you are in the chasing pack, all you can do is aim for the victory. There is no alternative. Juventus are doing very well and we must focus on our own results. Now we can all relax a little and think about our Christmas dinners, then if we maintain the same attitude against Siena after the break, we can continue this winning streak.”
Mario Somma: “It would’ve been unthinkable for us to come here and win tonight. We came up against a very motivated side that is probably the best in Serie A right now. We did what we could and I even changed my tactics, but there was little to be done.”
Juventus 2-0 Siena
Fabio Capello: “This 2005 has been wonderful for us. This season is living up to the last and it will be difficult to maintain this pace, but considering how well the others are doing, we must continue. Unfortunately, the state of the pitch today was a problem, but the result was never in doubt.”
Luigi De Canio: “You cannot make certain mistakes against Juventus, as they will punish you. If we hadn’t gone behind so early on, then perhaps we could’ve caused them a few more problems. We lacked the right comeback spirit after the break and lost heart too quickly.”
Lecce 0-0 Lazio
Silvio Baldini: “When you are propping up the table, it isn’t easy to play with a relaxed state of mind. A month ago I was very worried and would’ve been overjoyed to have 12 points at the halfway stage. Now we have those 12 points and there are still another two games to go.”
Delio Rossi: “Lecce created real problems for us down the flanks and with their aggression through the centre. We are in a transition phase and you always lose something in terms of motivation straight after playing the Serie A leaders.”
Livorno 0-3 Milan
Roberto Donadoni: “Milan were the better team. Despite the fact they were lucky to take the lead, after that goal they knew how to control the match. We were unable to find a way through and it’s tough in that position against masters of the sport.”
Carlo Ancelotti: “We have turned a corner and this was our best away performance of the season in Serie A. With a more compact midfield it takes some of the pressure off the defence, which is why we’ve kept two consecutive clean sheets. This is why Kaka out wide on the right can help to find ways through a strong opposition midfield.”
Messina 1-1 Reggina
Bortolo Mutti: “I cannot understand why we took such a laid-back attitude to the second half. We were appalling for 45 minutes and Reggina fully deserved their equaliser. I can guarantee it was not our intention to share the points going into the game and we really wanted the victory.”
President Lillo Foti: "Considering what we did today, I can safely say there would’ve been no complaints if Reggina had won the match.”
Parma 1-0 Cagliari
Mario Beretta: “We are happy because we had missed celebrating a victory. I think it was a deserved result, although we could’ve made the points safe a lot earlier. It allows us to have a relaxed Christmas break and it comes at the right time so we can start to recover a few of our injured players.”
Nedo Sonetti: “It was a very delicate game for us and the tension worked against the team. In the first half we conceded a goal on the counter-attack because our tactics were set up wrong at that moment. We put more pressure on them in the second period, but weren’t determined enough.”
Roma 4-0 Chievo
Luciano Spalletti: “This result will allow all the players and Roma fans to have a slightly jollier Christmas. The lads deserve it for all the hard work and enthusiasm they put in. Francesco Totti knows how to interpret any position for the good of the team and everyone can push the play through him.”
Bepi Pillon: “I will not judge the referee, but the penalty did change the course of the game. I will compliment Totti on his conversion, but it’s a shame, as we had started on the right foot. In any case, I told my players to enjoy their Christmas holidays.”
Udinese 2-0 Sampdoria
Director General Pietro Leonardi: “This victory was earned with dignity and proved how united this team really is. Our critics and those who claimed Serse Cosmi would be sacked should look at the celebrations after the goals. Now this break will allow us to catch our breath.”
Walter Novellino: “I didn’t expect my side to give up so easily. We pulled back and Udinese made the most of the extra space. The first goal came from a set-piece and we knew Nestor Sensini was dangerous in these situations, but couldn’t keep him under control. I did not recognise my men in that second half.”
Ascoli 1-0 Treviso
Massimo Silva: “We put in a great performance and fully deserved the victory. It’s a crucial win, as it was earned against a direct opponent in the battle against relegation and allows us to climb up the table. The lads fought for every ball, but also looked to attack. I don’t know who we’ll bring in during the January window, but the important thing is that they are motivated.”
Alberto Cavasin: “We lost to a goal that should’ve been disallowed for an obvious shirt tug on Andre Pinga. The defences were stronger than the attacks today, so there were few scoring opportunities for either side. Now we must roll up our sleeves and start again in our search for points.”
Fiorentina 1-0 Palermo
Cesare Prandelli: “We would like to maintain this position, but the team was only put together five months ago and needs time to grow. You need time, experience and character to compete with the big clubs. We are trying to get there and the lads have been extraordinary. We changed a few things in the second half and settled into the game.”
Luigi Del Neri: “We certainly deserved more from this match, not for the first time this season, but we can only accept the result. Eugenio Corini was not angry at me for his substitution, he was merely upset at how the game was going.”
Inter 4-1 Empoli
Roberto Mancini: “Unfortunately, when you are in the chasing pack, all you can do is aim for the victory. There is no alternative. Juventus are doing very well and we must focus on our own results. Now we can all relax a little and think about our Christmas dinners, then if we maintain the same attitude against Siena after the break, we can continue this winning streak.”
Mario Somma: “It would’ve been unthinkable for us to come here and win tonight. We came up against a very motivated side that is probably the best in Serie A right now. We did what we could and I even changed my tactics, but there was little to be done.”
Juventus 2-0 Siena
Fabio Capello: “This 2005 has been wonderful for us. This season is living up to the last and it will be difficult to maintain this pace, but considering how well the others are doing, we must continue. Unfortunately, the state of the pitch today was a problem, but the result was never in doubt.”
Luigi De Canio: “You cannot make certain mistakes against Juventus, as they will punish you. If we hadn’t gone behind so early on, then perhaps we could’ve caused them a few more problems. We lacked the right comeback spirit after the break and lost heart too quickly.”
Lecce 0-0 Lazio
Silvio Baldini: “When you are propping up the table, it isn’t easy to play with a relaxed state of mind. A month ago I was very worried and would’ve been overjoyed to have 12 points at the halfway stage. Now we have those 12 points and there are still another two games to go.”
Delio Rossi: “Lecce created real problems for us down the flanks and with their aggression through the centre. We are in a transition phase and you always lose something in terms of motivation straight after playing the Serie A leaders.”
Livorno 0-3 Milan
Roberto Donadoni: “Milan were the better team. Despite the fact they were lucky to take the lead, after that goal they knew how to control the match. We were unable to find a way through and it’s tough in that position against masters of the sport.”
Carlo Ancelotti: “We have turned a corner and this was our best away performance of the season in Serie A. With a more compact midfield it takes some of the pressure off the defence, which is why we’ve kept two consecutive clean sheets. This is why Kaka out wide on the right can help to find ways through a strong opposition midfield.”
Messina 1-1 Reggina
Bortolo Mutti: “I cannot understand why we took such a laid-back attitude to the second half. We were appalling for 45 minutes and Reggina fully deserved their equaliser. I can guarantee it was not our intention to share the points going into the game and we really wanted the victory.”
President Lillo Foti: "Considering what we did today, I can safely say there would’ve been no complaints if Reggina had won the match.”
Parma 1-0 Cagliari
Mario Beretta: “We are happy because we had missed celebrating a victory. I think it was a deserved result, although we could’ve made the points safe a lot earlier. It allows us to have a relaxed Christmas break and it comes at the right time so we can start to recover a few of our injured players.”
Nedo Sonetti: “It was a very delicate game for us and the tension worked against the team. In the first half we conceded a goal on the counter-attack because our tactics were set up wrong at that moment. We put more pressure on them in the second period, but weren’t determined enough.”
Roma 4-0 Chievo
Luciano Spalletti: “This result will allow all the players and Roma fans to have a slightly jollier Christmas. The lads deserve it for all the hard work and enthusiasm they put in. Francesco Totti knows how to interpret any position for the good of the team and everyone can push the play through him.”
Bepi Pillon: “I will not judge the referee, but the penalty did change the course of the game. I will compliment Totti on his conversion, but it’s a shame, as we had started on the right foot. In any case, I told my players to enjoy their Christmas holidays.”
Udinese 2-0 Sampdoria
Director General Pietro Leonardi: “This victory was earned with dignity and proved how united this team really is. Our critics and those who claimed Serse Cosmi would be sacked should look at the celebrations after the goals. Now this break will allow us to catch our breath.”
Walter Novellino: “I didn’t expect my side to give up so easily. We pulled back and Udinese made the most of the extra space. The first goal came from a set-piece and we knew Nestor Sensini was dangerous in these situations, but couldn’t keep him under control. I did not recognise my men in that second half.”