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Chiellini hails team performance after Juventus' Coppa Italia win over AC Milan
The Italy international defender has expressed his delight with his side's display at San Siro, and stressed that the Old Lady are determined to lift the Coppa Italia
09-Feb-2012 1:42:37 PM
By Stefan Coerts
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Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has expressed his satisfaction with his side's performance in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final win over AC Milan.
New signing Martin Caceres netted twice at San Siro to help the Old Lady to a 2-1 away victory, and Chiellini had nothing but praise for Juve's winter arrivals.
"The team’s performance was the most important aspect of the evening. We changed eight of the 11 that featured against Siena, but everyone played really well," Chiellini was quoted as saying on the club's official website.
"The new players, [Simone] Padoin and Caceres, managed to fit in perfectly. This is the test that shows this team has great determination and tactical organisation."
The defender then went on to stress that the Bianconeri are determined to win the cup competition.
"The Coppa Italia is a primary objective, especially when considering the fact that we’re not playing in Europe."
The Turin giants last won the Italian cup in 1994-95.
New signing Martin Caceres netted twice at San Siro to help the Old Lady to a 2-1 away victory, and Chiellini had nothing but praise for Juve's winter arrivals.
"The team’s performance was the most important aspect of the evening. We changed eight of the 11 that featured against Siena, but everyone played really well," Chiellini was quoted as saying on the club's official website.
"The new players, [Simone] Padoin and Caceres, managed to fit in perfectly. This is the test that shows this team has great determination and tactical organisation."
The defender then went on to stress that the Bianconeri are determined to win the cup competition.
"The Coppa Italia is a primary objective, especially when considering the fact that we’re not playing in Europe."
The Turin giants last won the Italian cup in 1994-95.
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