Juventus duo of Del Piero and Matri unhappy over losing out on the Europa League spot – Serie A news
Juventus striker, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alessandro-Del-Piero-c4726, has revealed his disappointment after the Old Lady played out a 2-2 draw against Napoli which ended their European hopes. He was talking after the club’s game against the Naples-based outfit which ended on level terms.
The draw meant that Juventus could not even make it to UEFA Europa League which led to the disappointment of the home fans and the officials.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alessandro-Matri-c4733 got the home side level just six minutes from time. It stayed 2-2 until the end
of 90 minutes which signalled the end of any European hopes for Luigi Delneri’s side.
Matri also expressed his disappointment over the draw and believed that had his side put more effort into it, the Turin giants could have found themselves in a better shape.
Further lamenting upon the loss, the veteran enthused, “Many things went wrong and we’re paying for that. The fans are disappointed. The results haven’t been as expected. Next year we’ll start again thinking about this season, which cannot be repeated.”
Matri also urged his side not to be disappointed over this draw and asked the officials at Stadio Olimpico to induct some fresh blood into the line-up. He claimed that the team would perform at their best during the upcoming 2011/12 season and added that
the only thing this club needs is some new and young faces that could stand the demands of the Italian football.
He concluded by saying, “We’re all upset for how the season’s gone. This year we’ve only experienced bitterness, next year we only want to have satisfaction. I’m pleased with what I’ve been able to do and therefore I hope to stay here, but considering the
result of the season I can’t be fully happy.”
Juventus finished their campaign seventh on the table with 58 points and were only one spot shy of the Europa League. The officials and the fans would now hope for a better 2011/12 season which will start in a few months time.
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