(GSM) – Andrea Della Valle continued to blast Tom Henning Ovrebo. The Fiorentina president blamed the Norwegian referee for his side’s exit.
Fiorentina beat Bayern München 3-2, but still went out on the away goals rule, 4-4 on aggregate, after Ovrebo and his linesman allowed a Miroslav Klose strike that was several yards offside in the first leg.
“It’s a shame, as we showed how you play football. When the draw came out their players said they’d win 5-0, but instead we go out with a victory and the complicity of Ovrebo,” said Della Valle.
“Winning 3-2 and not thinking back to the first leg is impossible, the mind will wander back there and the fans have to express their frustration.”
Now La Viola must focus on the Serie A, where they are struggling and unlikely to qualify for the Champions League next season.
“We have our heads held high and the fans should be proud of this team, as it played great football and was more than equal to Bayern.
“It may not be worth anything, but it’s good for morale, at least. I can’t believe such a great squad is in 10th place in Serie A.
“It’s tough to get back into the Champions League places, as we are a bit out of it by now, but there is the Europa League and the Coppa Italia. We’ll see.”
