During the press conference after the 1-2 loss against Spezia, AC Milan head coach Stefano Pioli spoke to the Italian media and said the following words:
"My feelings? There is a bit of everything. It was too bad an evening in everything. The responsibilities must be shared equally between us because we only scored one goal, conceding an avoidable one and then, clearly, in the obvious error referee who would change the final result."
Pioli continued:
"After that (the ref's mistake), the referee immediately apologised and got his hands in the head because he immediately realised that he was wrong."
Does this match changes something for you in the Serie A race:
"It must stimulate us. If when we win we say that it is the game of the turning point, the next ones must be that of the turning point. Today's challenge must give us even more strength and unity to face the next games."
Could the ref's error be an alibi?
"Our responsibilities are there, but we were doing everything to deserve the victory. It will never be an excuse. On the contrary: we must also go beyond our young age, showing that even such negative obstacles can be overcome so we can be even stronger. They missed the winning thrust, despite having shot on goal so many times, and there was a lack of attention..."
Pioli on the AC Milan next games:
"Inter and Juve arrive at the right time. After such an evening, it is better to have such heartfelt and stimulating matches, proving to have grown so much in terms of mind and character."
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