Torino, Simeone decisive and emotional: "A special night vs Napoli" | OneFootball

Giovanni Simeone was the cover man of the match between Torino and Napoli. His goal, scored in the first half, was enough for the Granata to overcome Antonio Conte’s team and deliver three crucial points to Baroni’s group. At the end of the match, the Argentine striker spoke to DAZN’s microphones, visibly moved by a victory with a special flavor.

Torino, Simeone: “A match full of strong emotions, but I felt great joy”

“It was a match full of strong emotions,” admitted the Cholito, “facing Napoli is never easy, and for me, having spent important years with that shirt, it was even more so. I’m happy for the team, because we knew how to suffer and bring home a well-deserved win.”

On the moment of the goal, Simeone said: “I felt great joy. Every goal is special, but this one was even more so. I felt that the fans needed a sign, to see a team that never gives up, and today we showed that we have heart and determination until the very last second.”

Finally, a comment on the emotions of having scored precisely against Napoli: “When I’m on the pitch, I only think about giving everything for the shirt I’m wearing. Today my goal was to make Torino win, and I’m happy I managed to do it. The emotions remain, but my focus is entirely on this team.”

Andrea ALati

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.