Leonardo Semplici felt “even a draw with Inter would’ve been disappointing, let alone a defeat” after a passionate SPAL performance.
The hosts will feel they deserved at least a point out of this match, as they missed a Mirco Antenucci penalty, dominated the second half and forced several saves.
Nonetheless, it was a fourth consecutive defeat for the Spallini and a sixth straight win in all competition for Inter.
Leonardo Semplici felt “even a draw with Inter would’ve been disappointing, let alone a defeat” after a passionate SPAL performance.
The hosts will feel they deserved at least a point out of this match, as they missed a Mirco Antenucci penalty, dominated the second half and forced several saves.
Nonetheless, it was a fourth consecutive defeat for the Spallini and a sixth straight win in all competition for Inter.
“Playing games like this and coming back empty-handed leaves enormous disappointment. I need cheering up, because I can only praise my players for an extraordinary performance,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia after the 2-1 result.
“We made mistakes on the second goal, as we made a movement in defence that we shouldn’t have made. Once we equalised, we had the momentum and were dangerous on numerous occasions.
“Unfortunately, they have a champion like Icardi and he made the difference. Without doubt, that was a game we did not deserve to lose.
“SPAL countered Inter blow for blow. I’m sorry, but even a draw would’ve been disappointing, let alone a defeat.”
The biggest blow was seeing Antenucci scuff a penalty off target in the first half.
“The best can make mistakes and Antenucci had always scored before. Despite missing the penalty early, we still played with such determination, pride and passion, that shows we’ve got character.
“We know our objective is safety and through performances like this, with errors whittled down, we can achieve that.”
Manuel Lazzari was simply sensational and Kwadwo Asamoah will have nightmares about the wing-back tonight.
“He needs pitch to run at. He has improved a great deal over the last couple of years in defending and can be a proper full-back too, but the most important thing is that he has space in front and that means someone to create it for him.”