NAPOLI-VENEZIA FC: POST MATCH

At the end of Napoli-Venezia FC, Day 18 of the Serie A Enilive 2024/25 championship, which finished with the result of 1-0 Venezia coach Eusebio Di Francesco and Filip Stankovic analyzed the match as follows.

Eusebio Di Francesco
"Facing Napoli is never easy, especially with players on the wings who look for one-on-one situations and force you to defend in the penalty area. We endured their initial pressure, but we were prepared for it. We did well to react, turning the situation around, becoming more aggressive going forward, and creating difficulties for them. Unfortunately, one of our mistakes led to the goal, in a match that until that moment we had interpreted well, defending compactly and trying to take advantage of counterattacks.
In the second half, we showed courage, and against a team of this level, it is essential because if you stay too passive, you risk dropping too deep.
The result does not reward us, but we take home a performance that must give the boys confidence and make us understand that we are ready. Now come the matches that matter, where getting results will be crucial."

Filip Stankovic
"There is regret because we put in a good performance at Napoli’s home, where it is never easy. Losing like this, ten minutes from the end, hurts, but we are still quite satisfied with our performance.
The save on Lukaku's penalty was not easy. I know he shoots very well and with power, so I decided to stay still until the last moment before diving.
I am happy with my performance, but it is a real shame not to have managed to take points home. Now we must immediately focus on the next home match, where we want to get a positive result."