Lazio star Hernanes has expressed his delight at winning the Coppa Italia title and admitted that he has fulfilled a life-long ambition.
The Brazilian playmaker played all 90 minutes as the Biancocelesti sealed a narrow 1-0 victory over arch-rivals Roma, following a solitary strike from Senad Lulić.
Hernanes admitted he is thrilled to become part of Lazio folklore upon lifting the trophy, especially after missing and conceding a penalty last time the two sides met.
The 27-year-old said: “It is incredible, I have no words. This is a unique moment in history. I remember as a child I thought about how short out life is and that we have to live it to the full, to write our name in history.
“I never knew that after 12 years I’d have this opportunity with my teammates to place my name permanently in Lazio’s history.
“In the second leg of the derby I missed a penalty and gave away another, so from that day I started to think about this final. I expected Roma to beat Inter and reach the final here.
“It wasn’t fair after all I did in that game to end it like that. I knew I had something reserved for today. We were too concentrated and focused to lose.”
However, Hernanes, who has been linked with a move away from Rome this summer, was coy on his plans heading into the 2013-14 season.
He added: “Before this game I just wanted to focus on this match. Now I have the Confederations Cup, so the first part of my work is done. Now I want to enjoy this moment.”
Source: Football Italia
