Head Coach Vincenzo Italiano's post-match reaction

“We accomplished an important task today. By playing a calculated and intelligent game, we eliminated a strong opponent from the tournament. Had we not been careful, things could have turned out differently. Now, we have one more round ahead of us.

Our supporters pushed us on and kept us in the game throughout the match; I would like to thank them. I have visited many stadiums around the world, but I have never seen an atmosphere quite like this one. This place ignites the spirit; it is impossible not to play well here.

Our pressing on the pitch today was also effective. I can say that we won most of the possessions tonight. We will grow physically stronger and play an even more high-pressure game.”