And it's semifinal again. Not a goal in 120 minutes in which Napoli dominated but Inter never gave in. Nerazzurri proved to be again a very solid team. After Udine defeat this game was a tough test and Leonardo can be proud of his players.

The Brazilian coach knows that Inter didn't play well but gave ample proof of determination and resilience. Again Nerazzurri collapsed in the second half [a risky trademark] but managed to survive even during extratime. Milito's absence was more evident than some of his team mates' presence but they all gave everything and succeeded. That's all that matters now for Leo and his crew.

Great teams do not waste golden opportunities and Inter took the chance to win as great teams do - scoring all penalties. It was only a Coppa Italia quarter final but Nerazzurri will to suffer and win brought back some Barcelona's memories.

MAN OF THE MATCH: Maicon. Only mistake in the whole game. He's back at his best. The usual driving force.

Italian Cup 2010-11 - Quarterfinals

Napoli-Inter 4-5 after penalties

NAPOLI: De Sanctis, Campagnaro, Cannavaro, Aronica, Maggio, Pazienza (97' Yebda), Gargano, Dossena (70' Zuniga), Hamsik, Lavezzi, Cavani. Coach: Mazzarri
INTER: Castellazzi, Maicon, Cordoba (82' Lucio), Ranocchia, Chivu, Zanetti, Cambiasso, Thiago Motta, Stankovic (62' Mariga), Eto'o, Pandev. Coach: Leonardo

Referee: Valeri
Napoli penalties: Cavani, Hamsik, Zuniga, Yebda (in); Lavezzi (out)
Inter penalties: Eto'o, Cambiasso, Pandev, Thiago Motta, Chivu
Yellow cards: Cannavaro; Thiago Motta,; Lucio

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