JAKARTA - Gennaro Gattuso feels Napoli's hard work is appreciated by the 'God of Football'. Il Partenopei beat Juventus to win the Coppa Italia.
Napoli took the lead on penalties on Wednesday, June 17 evening, after drawing 0-0 in normal time. During high-fives, Paulo Dybala and Danilo failed to execute their kicks so that Lorenzo Insigne et al won 4-2.
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- Official SSC Napoli (@sscnapoli) June 17, 2020
Il Partenopei deserved this win. The reason is, a number of golden opportunities were created during the match but were countered by the brilliance of veteran Juve goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon.
This is Gattuso's first major win as a coach. In front of Rai Sport, the former Milan midfielder cannot hide his happiness.
"Whoever does this work must respect it," said Gattuso.
"We were lucky. That's why I'm angry; there must be passion, respect, seriousness."
"Then there is the Football God who gives you gifts when you do well,"
Napoli coach, Gennaro Gattuso
Moments after Napoli's success, Gattus' thoughts turned to his sister, Francesca, who died earlier this month after battling cancer.
"The world of football has given me more than I deserve," he said. "But you always think about your family first. In life, when what happens to you, you don't digest it."
The coach is now interested in looking at the Serie A continuation that will kick off this weekend after being suspended for three months due to the aftermath of COVID-19.
Napoli are currently in sixth place in the standings, nine points behind Atalanta who are in fourth place.
"We have an obligation to play these last 12 games with respect," added Gattuso. "We can't give up."
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