The Catanzaro coach, Giorgio Gorgone, commented on the draw obtained at the Bentegodi against Hellas Verona, underlining the group's reaction after the defeat against Mantova and the attitude shown against a high-level opponent.
During the press conference, Gorgone highlighted how the team demonstrated a fighting spirit despite the difficulty of the match. “I saw a team that wasn't confident in being able to do things that we have shown we can do but I saw the spirit, it's the first thing I take home,” said the coach, praising the will shown against a strong team.
The manager then recalled the days preceding the match, underlining the importance of the group's response after Mantua's surprise. "Complicated for a thousand reasons, coming off an unexpected match against Mantova but I had an answer and I had no doubts. The boys proved to be serious, respectable people and played for the Catanzaro shirt," said Gorgone, highlighting the seriousness and determination of the players.
In the analysis of the match, Gorgone recognized that the emotional moment influenced the approach on the pitch, but underlined the satisfaction with the overall performance and the awareness of the margins for improvement. "Match of the moment, now we only remember the match against Mantua but the team gained little for what it did. I am very proud, sure that the team can do better," he declared.
Finally, the coach drew attention to the merits of Hellas Verona and its coach Marco Baroni, recognizing the danger of the yellow-blues in individual duels. "I'll be banal, Baroni is an expert coach. I'm sorry to say that at times I saw a devastating team, one against one. There will be something to change, then you also need a bit of luck," concluded Gorgone, leaving open the prospect of further adjustments for the next match.