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Pioli 50 per cent happy
Friday 15 September, 2006
Parma boss Stefano Pioli was satisfied with the 1-0 UEFA Cup win at Rubin Kazan, but is aware that qualification is yet to be secured.

The Gialloblu netted a valuable victory and away goal through Daniele Dessena, but suffered against the Russians who missed a penalty just minutes before the end of the game.

“This result does not guarantee us the qualification for the group stages,” reminded the tactician.

“We need to keep our concentration and remember that there is another match to play.

“I believe this was a positive debut, against a dangerous side whose physical condition is definitely better than ours,” continued the Ducali boss.

“I was sure that all my men would do their best on this important occasion and I was right to believe so.

“Zlatan Muslimovic? He is a player with many qualities, he proved that in the action leading to Dessena’s goal. I am sure he can do very well.

“Unfortunately he suffered a light injury in the final minutes and we will assess his condition in the next days.”

Parma, who drew their first Serie A game of the season with a 1-1 against Torino, are next in action on Sunday evening when they face Milan.

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