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Sunday 19 April, 2009 |
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Cesare Prandelli is sure Fiorentina won't come to regret their Stadio Friuli defeat as the race for fourth opens up again.
“This loss must not leave a mark on us, because now we have four out of the final six games on home turf and we'll battle to the end,” said the Coach of their 3-1 collapse in Udine.
The Viola could've gone into fourth place with a victory after Genoa lost, but instead Roma are back in the race for a Champions League spot.
“We conceded a goal on the counter and the penalty incident also made a big difference. We were not as determined and sharp as in recent weeks, but Udinese were pacey and we were afraid of their counters.”
Fiorentina were upset at the spot-kick awarded for a handling offence, as Alessandro Gamberini seemed to be protecting his face from the Alexis Sanchez shot.
“The penalty was a mistake, but these things can happen,” mused Prandelli. “We were missing many players and Felipe Melo's absence was definitely felt.”
Melo started his five-match ban for a brawl with Cagliari's Diego Lopez, but both clubs are appealing against the suspension.
“We were slow and imprecise today, but still in the game right up until the penalty. We will analyse this match with the squad.”
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Wk32: Roma close on Fiorentina
Roma's controversial 3-2 win lets them in the race for fourth following Fiorentina's Friuli fall. Giuseppe Papadopulo's debut is disastrous, but Reggina have hope. Reports
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