Davide Ballardini and Mauro Boselli are “super-happy” at beating Sampdoria in a result the Genoa fans desperately wanted.
The rivalry in the Derby della Lanterna was cranked up a notch this evening, as the 2-1 win puts Samp in the relegation zone.
“It was not a great derby in football terms, as we were both too tense,” said the Coach after a 97th-minute winner.
“Above all in the second half there was too much tension and haste, so we didn't play the way we wanted to.
Davide Ballardini and Mauro Boselli are “super-happy” at beating Sampdoria in a result the Genoa fans desperately wanted.
The rivalry in the Derby della Lanterna was cranked up a notch this evening, as the 2-1 win puts Samp in the relegation zone.
“It was not a great derby in football terms, as we were both too tense,” said the Coach after a 97th-minute winner.
“Above all in the second half there was too much tension and haste, so we didn't play the way we wanted to.
“The fans deserved a more entertaining match, but it certainly wasn't easy considering what was at stake.
“We are super-happy with the result, even if we know that we can do better.”
Boselli came off the bench to score the last-gasp goal and spark huge celebrations in the Grifone stands.
“It is such a strong emotional moment for me,” said the striker on loan from Wigan Athletic.
“We just wanted to win the derby, because it is a game that means so much to the fans. Even if they have been critical of us, we always fought t give our supporters the victory.”