Walter Zenga was disappointed to see his Catania side miss out on the Coppa Italia Final, but he acknowledged the Elefanti’s efforts.
The relegation-threatened Sicilians drew 1-1 with Roma last night in the semi-final second leg and went out 2-1 on aggregate.
Having lost to Reggina last weekend, the Rossazzurri need to finish the League season strongly if they are to stay afloat, but they have a tough final fortnight as they travel to Juventus and host Roma.
“The defeat on Sunday affected us,” Zenga said on Rai after the game.
“The lads played their part, but the goal just didn’t come and the crucial incidents served to condemn us.
“I’m disappointed at the result because it would have been a great honour to reach the Final. But it was a good result to get a 1-1 against Roma.
“Now we will play to the end in the League and we won’t give up easily.
“I always press upon the players to give their best, even during the negative times. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t.”
