A brace in the derby against Carrarese for a beaming Pio Esposito, who spoke to the press after the match: "The strength of this Spezia team undoubtedly lies in the fierce competition for a starting spot. Competition helps us grow and, in a united group like ours, it can only be a positive factor. I didn't even make it on the field in the last match, but today I started and scored twice, which is clear proof of how strong and cohesive we all are in pursuing our goal.
When the crowd started chanting, I was deeply moved—it was incredible and something I never would have expected. There's a little backstory about the goal: before the match I had said I would score because I always score in derbies. I scored against Reggiana, Pisa, today against Carrarese and now Sampdoria is the only one left.
As I mentioned after the Pisa match, last year was a learning experience for me. It was a tough season. I struggled, both with the team's overall performance and the jump from the youth squad to the first team. This year everything is clicking and I'm very happy, but also proud because I know I've never stopped working, even during difficult times.
Which striker do I feel most comfortable with? Honestly, I've always felt comfortable with whoever I'm paired with, even in training. We're all forwards who communicate well, we look for each other and no one is selfish. Everyone puts the team ahead of themselves.
What kind of week has it been? You could really feel the importance of the derby during the week, especially when I ran into fans around town. They felt this match against Carrarese more than the others, as is right for a derby that hadn’t been played in so long. Vignali and Cassata always remind us of their deep connection to Spezia, regardless of the derby, and I believe that sense of belonging has now been fully embraced by the whole team".
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