Pioli: Lazio Deserve Coppa Italia Final

Date: 8th April 2015 at 11:32pm
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Pioli - LazioLazio coach Stefano Pioli believes his side deserve to be in the Coppa Italia final after knocking out Napoli 2-1 on aggregate in Wednesday’s semi-final.

The Aquile failed to threaten in a disappointing first-half, but came out of their shell against an off-form Partenopei and claimed the victory with Senad Lulic’s 79th-minute finish.

“Congratulations to the whole team, winning here is not easy and that was a great performance to reach a final that we deserve to be in after the long path we have taken,” the 49-year-old told Rai Sport.

“We are happy for ourselves and the fans – they have respected me from the beginning.”

Ex-Bologna coach Pioli now takes the Biancocelesti to the Coppa Italia final, where they will play Serie A leaders Juventus in Rome, but has a fight for the Champions League on his hands in the league to think about before June 7.

“Now we think about the league because you have to use this momentum; we have not won anything yet and must now be careful with an important game against Empoli at the weekend.

“I know we have quality and high technical standards, but we are only at the beginning with these fantastic players and great spirit.”

 

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