Del Neri proud of Juve performance

(GSM) – Juventus coach Luigi del Neri was very satisfied with his side’s performance in yesterday’s Europa League match against Manchester City.

Juve took the lead at the Eastlands via Vincenzo Iaquinta but conceded a goal for a 1-1 draw.

“We forced Manchester City to play badly and fully deserved the point this evening,” said Del Neri.

“It was a very strong Juve performance, because we never lost our desire to win right to the end and had some excellent opportunities for the victory.

“I am happy with this result, especially for those who said we’d lose tonight and concede a hatful of goals.”

Alessandro Del Piero came close to a late winner when his free kick cannoned off the underside of the crossbar, but did not completely cross the line.

“Tonight we had only two real strikers available to us,” added Del Neri. “Amauri and the cup-tied Fabio Quagliarella and Alberto Aquilani were left behind.

“Perhaps we could’ve run a few more risks looking for the winner, but only with a more defined and solid situation than we have now.

“We were always in the game and it was a good test for the future, but now we need to find consistency.

“On the goal that we conceded, we paid for our lack of experience, but overall I am satisfied that we allowed them so few chances.”