god of soccer was with us against Juventus - Gattuso

Napoli boss, Gennaro Gattuso believes his side triumph against Juventus in the Coppa Italia was down to "god of soccer".

Napoli emerged winners on Wednesday's penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw. 

It was gathered that Paulo Dybala and Danilo missed from the spot in a 4-2 reverse.

It represents a first major triumph for Gattuso as a coach, and he told Rai Sport: "Whoever does this job must have respect for it.

"We are lucky. This is why I get angry; there must be passion, respect, seriousness. Then there is a God of football who rewards you when you work well."

In the moments after Napoli's success, Gattuso's mind turned towards his sister, Francesca, who passed away earlier this month following a battle with cancer.

"The world of football has given me more than I deserved," he said. "But you always think of your family first. In life, when what has happened happens to you, you don't digest it."