Posted on Wednesday, 22nd February 2012 by David Schiavone

was overjoyed after ’s 3-1 win over in the on Tuesday evening.

The striker feels the Partenopei have trounced one of the best teams on the planet.

“Napoli have beaten a powerhouse of world football,” Cavani affirmed after the match to Sky Sport Italia.

“Now we have an additional awareness of our strength.”

The Uruguayan was key in Napoli’s performance, scoring one and assisting another, he felt it was more of a collective triumph for the side.

“It was an extraordinary match by all [of us], not just me,” he continued.

“We prepared to perfection and we saw the results tonight.”

Speaking about his goal which took the Partenopei into the lead, he commented: “[Branislav] Ivanovic pushed me, the [Chelsea] defence wanted to run the ball out and then they realised that I was there. I scored with my shoulder!”

Napoli will will be hoping to seal the deal in the the second leg at Stamford Bridge on March 14.

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Editor of Forza Italian Football and whilst also working for a number of other outlets including SerieAWeekly.com, Soccerlens and Goal.com. Based near Genoa in Italy, I cover Serie A matches live and uninterrupted, whilst also presenting the Italian Football FanCast. I have the pleasure of the Stadio Luigi Ferraris most weekends, if I can tear myself away from Diretta Calcio that is. If you want to get in touch email me – ForzaItalianFootball@snack-media.com


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