Post by Taxigirl on Aug 22, 2005 9:00:34 GMT
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Roberto Mancini was beaming after earning his second trophy with Inter and is already looking ahead to the next challenge.
“I really believe we played a great game,” said Mancio following the 1-0 extra time victory at the Stadio Delle Alpi. “We deserved to take this trophy.”
Juan Sebastian Veron scored the decisive goal after 96 minutes of play, giving the Nerazzurri only their second edition of the Italian version of the Charity Shield – their first since 1989.
“I am very happy, because it was tough encounter. We must also realise that we’re not 100 per cent fit yet and still managed to deliver after 120 minutes against an excellent Juventus outfit in their own back yard.”
Some critics felt that Mancini lacked the necessary experience to guide such a traditionally troubled side, but in a year he has already lifted the Coppa Italia and Italian Supercup. It’s quite an achievement if you note that the club had remained empty-handed for the previous seven years.
Now the next challenge is to qualify for the Champions League proper, hoping to consolidate their 2-0 first leg lead over Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday.
“We’ll start thinking about that test now, but it won’t be an easy task despite the result we picked up in the Ukraine,” he added.
Match-winner Juan Sebastian Veron was particularly content at the final whistle of an epic battle in Turin.
“Apart from the goal, it was a real fight for every ball right up until the end,” said the former Chelsea star. “Everyone in that Stadium felt they needed victory and this result gives us the confidence to work towards improving ourselves. We want to win more silverware and this is just the beginning for Inter.”
This was a special moment for Inter captain Javier Zanetti, who missed out on June’s Coppa Italia celebrations due to his Confederations Cup commitments.
“We all deserved this for the hard work we’ve put in,” said the Nerazzurri legend. “It was a great performance and everyone gave 100 per cent. Playing against Juventus is always a tense affair and both teams were determined to win.”
The two rivals will meet again in the Derby d’Italia in Serie A Week 6.
Roberto Mancini was beaming after earning his second trophy with Inter and is already looking ahead to the next challenge.
“I really believe we played a great game,” said Mancio following the 1-0 extra time victory at the Stadio Delle Alpi. “We deserved to take this trophy.”
Juan Sebastian Veron scored the decisive goal after 96 minutes of play, giving the Nerazzurri only their second edition of the Italian version of the Charity Shield – their first since 1989.
“I am very happy, because it was tough encounter. We must also realise that we’re not 100 per cent fit yet and still managed to deliver after 120 minutes against an excellent Juventus outfit in their own back yard.”
Some critics felt that Mancini lacked the necessary experience to guide such a traditionally troubled side, but in a year he has already lifted the Coppa Italia and Italian Supercup. It’s quite an achievement if you note that the club had remained empty-handed for the previous seven years.
Now the next challenge is to qualify for the Champions League proper, hoping to consolidate their 2-0 first leg lead over Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday.
“We’ll start thinking about that test now, but it won’t be an easy task despite the result we picked up in the Ukraine,” he added.
Match-winner Juan Sebastian Veron was particularly content at the final whistle of an epic battle in Turin.
“Apart from the goal, it was a real fight for every ball right up until the end,” said the former Chelsea star. “Everyone in that Stadium felt they needed victory and this result gives us the confidence to work towards improving ourselves. We want to win more silverware and this is just the beginning for Inter.”
This was a special moment for Inter captain Javier Zanetti, who missed out on June’s Coppa Italia celebrations due to his Confederations Cup commitments.
“We all deserved this for the hard work we’ve put in,” said the Nerazzurri legend. “It was a great performance and everyone gave 100 per cent. Playing against Juventus is always a tense affair and both teams were determined to win.”
The two rivals will meet again in the Derby d’Italia in Serie A Week 6.