Post by Salem6 on Feb 13, 2004 10:41:43 GMT
Marcello Lippi insists that Juventus deserved to reach the Coppa Italia Final after their shoot-out win against Inter.
"It was an excellent game," he stated after the 2-2 draw. "We had the misfortune of going behind early on but we were always in control of the match.
"We were dominating but Inter managed to equalise in the closing seconds to take it into extra-time. But our performance deserved qualification."
Lippi’s views mirror the reality of the game even if Inter were unlucky, especially as they hit the woodwork twice and they were denied what looked like a penalty on Emre.
"I have little to say," said a clearly disappointed Alberto Zaccheroni. "We were without defenders and playing with 10 men after Cordoba was sent-off.
"I’m very discontented because the side was doing well after we lost Fabio Cannavaro with injury so soon into the game. It was a shame."
Was he expecting this kind of performance from Juventus who were destroyed 4-0 at the Olimpico against Roma on Sunday?
"I expected them to play how they did play," he added. "The referee? I never comment on their performances."
Italian champions Juventus will now face Lazio in the two-legged finals which will be played in March and May.
The capital outfit qualified after they beat Milan 4-0 on Wednesday to ensure a 6-1 aggregate victory.
"It was an excellent game," he stated after the 2-2 draw. "We had the misfortune of going behind early on but we were always in control of the match.
"We were dominating but Inter managed to equalise in the closing seconds to take it into extra-time. But our performance deserved qualification."
Lippi’s views mirror the reality of the game even if Inter were unlucky, especially as they hit the woodwork twice and they were denied what looked like a penalty on Emre.
"I have little to say," said a clearly disappointed Alberto Zaccheroni. "We were without defenders and playing with 10 men after Cordoba was sent-off.
"I’m very discontented because the side was doing well after we lost Fabio Cannavaro with injury so soon into the game. It was a shame."
Was he expecting this kind of performance from Juventus who were destroyed 4-0 at the Olimpico against Roma on Sunday?
"I expected them to play how they did play," he added. "The referee? I never comment on their performances."
Italian champions Juventus will now face Lazio in the two-legged finals which will be played in March and May.
The capital outfit qualified after they beat Milan 4-0 on Wednesday to ensure a 6-1 aggregate victory.