Calling Inter Playing Smart When They Beat AC Milan, Inzaghi: We Deserved It

JAKARTA - Inter coach Simone Inzaghi said his team played smart when they beat AC Milan 3-0 in the second leg of the Italian Cup semi-final at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, Milan, Tuesday night local time (Wednesday morning of GMT+7).

Quoted from Antara from the club's official website, Wednesday, Inzaghi explained that his players had a brilliant match and were able to hurt Milan at the right time.

"We want to reach the final. We want to win the derby because it is very important for us. A place in the final is at stake and we deserved it on the pitch," said Inzaghi.

Inzaghi admits the match in the first leg, which ended with the score equally 0-0, did not go according to Inter's wishes and luck was not on their side.

Even so, they were able to bounce back and get back on track last night and repay the support that has been given by the fans throughout the match.

"The fans were absolutely amazing tonight and we're delighted we've given them all something that makes them happy," explained Inzaghi.

The Italian coach explained that Inter's success in advancing to the Coppa Italia final was the result of hard work physically and mentally between January and March this year.

Throughout this struggle, Inter received a lot of criticism, however, they were able to get the job done and continue to work hard in silence.

"The final means a lot to us. It will come towards the end of the league campaign which we want to do our best, knowing that there is a long road ahead of us, but we want to fight until the end on all fronts," said Inzaghi.