Leonardo: Eto'o Extraordinary

Milan - Samuel Eto'o showed impressive performances at Inter Milan face AS Roma in the Coppa Italia semi-final 2nd leg. Leonardo did not hesitate to give praise for the Cameroon striker.

In a match that was held at the Giuseppe Meazza on Thursday (12/05/2011) pm dawn, only Inter and Roma drew 1-1. With the result that La Beneamata winning 2-1 aggregate and advanced to the final eligible.

Despite playing on home soil, Inter difficult to tame Giallorossi. But Eto'o managed to break through the visitors' goal in 57 minutes before finally equalized by Marco Boriello at the last minute.

One additional goal was to add the coffers of his tally to 35 in the event both at Inter. Leonardo not only admit children Eto'o appear extraordinary in this match but also throughout the season.

"This action is difficult, with low rhythm game and both teams waited for the attack. There are not many chances in the first round and then we raise the tempo and managed to lead thanks to a great goal," he said on the official club website that was launched from ESPN Star.

"(Eto'o) is a tremendous player, universal, and he shows it throughout the season, not just this night only. The season he has been running very unusual, with 35 goals."

"He showed maximum commitment, as well as a team. I am satisfied, for months we've sacrificed and this season is a difficult season but the season is positive.

In the final, Inter will face Palermo to compete for the Coppa Italia trophy. Palermo successfully get rid of AC Milan after winning 2-1 in 2nd leg so that the aggregate winning 4-3.

source : detiksport.com