Lol relax, it wasnt pathetic performance at all, just decent to at times real good one that lacked edge/killing instinct.
El Sharaawy:
“It was a great performance and we created a lot, unlike the most recent match against Malta, but it’s a shame only one shot went in from a penalty,” he told Rai Sport.
“The Coach told me to receive the ball and run at defenders, then combine with Antonio Candreva. I didn’t score, but I am happy with both my performance and that of the team.”
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Giorgio:
““We knew these two games were important. The results were minimal, but we put in the effort and deserved more,” Chiellini told Rai Sport.
"Now in Europe all matches are difficult. We made a step forwards today, put in a fine performance and must build on that so we can secure qualification as soon as possible.”
Norway beat Croatia 2-0 today, so the Azzurri are top of Group H on 18 points, followed by the Scandinavians on 16 and Croatia 14.
“We have to win in Azerbaijan and then it’s practically done. We would’ve preferred mathematical certainty earlier, but we kept two clean sheets and two victories, so we go forward with increased belief and confidence.”
Daniele De Rossi converted the penalty, but was also sent off for a reaction foul.
“Unfortunately I didn’t see what happened. It’s a shame for Daniele, as he was playing very well and it would’ve been an important boost for him psychologically.
“We have to grow, but I think we can take many positives from this evening."
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Conte:
“We were able to get six points from two games. Considering the situations we created, it’s a shame the result was in the balance to the end, as we had dominated throughout and deserved more goals,” Conte told Rai Sport.
“I saw the right effort and physicality.”
Marco Verratti was given the midfield reins without Andrea Pirlo, so was this his best Azzurri performance so far?
“I don’t like to talk about individuals. I think Marco is a player who needs to grow up and must learn when to play it first time or to move the ball around. He had a good game.
“I only remember one Buffon save on our gift. Gigi is a guarantee back there. I repeat, we need to be more determined in attack and make more of our chances, because we don’t have a good conversion rate.”
Conte was asked about De Rossi’s dismissal, the second red card of his Italy career, and the response was to the point.
“He shouldn’t do that.”