Mazzarri delighted with win over City

Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri was delighted with the ‘incredible’ 2-1 Champions League Group A win over Manchester City.

Edinson Cavani gave the Italian outfit the lead after 18 minutes and, though Mario Balotelli restored parity, the Uruguayan struck again after the interval to help Napoli to the full three points and pole position for qualification.

“We did something incredible in both games against Manchester City. The draw in England was fantastic with so many players making their Champions League debut but winning when you have only one result in mind, as we did tonight, is incredible,” Mazzarri said.

“Manchester City are a great side and were in fantastic form. It was difficult even to think about a victory against them on the eve of the game.”

“Playing like we did tonight all the time is impossible. In games like tonight’s you can find energy that you cannot even think you have.”

“We have to learn to win games even when we don’t play very well as only big teams can do. It’s not done yet but tonight we must celebrate this great victory.”

The win puts Napoli second in the table with eight points from five games.

They must now defend a one-point lead over Manchester City in their final group stage game away against Villarreal.