On the eve of the Inter in the main and extra time failed to break the resistance of the modest Pordenone (0: 0), bringing the case to post-match penalty, eventually still winning (5: 4).

In the opinion of the head coach of Nerazzurri Luciano Spalletti, his team played below their level, while the rival showed very worthy football.

"Today, those players who do not often go on the field, it was hard, because the opponent showed a very high-quality game in the middle of the field," - began Spalletti.

"We very badly kept the ball and constantly joined the martial arts, instead of demonstrating their game. The less time remained until the end of the match, the more players were worried and wrong ".

"We had a good second half and outperformed the opponent in extra time, however they defended well. Somewhere we were not lucky, but somewhere they were not lucky, especially when they hit the bar ".

"The exit to the quarterfinals was hard for us. I congratulated my players, because they deserved this ".

"Nevertheless, Pordenone also deserved to enter the next stage of the tournament. It's good that during the penalty shoot-out perfectly played Padelli, "- summed up Luciano.

Today in the Cup of Italy matches will be played Milan - Verona and Fiorentina - Sampdoria.