It was an incredible game for the neutral, an absolutely extraordinary match, with so many emotions to it. In the final few minutes Rui Patricio made two or three incredible saves and we missed two or three chances when the goal was gaping. “Today it could have finished 6-6 or 7-7, they could have won 2-1, whatever. 'I didn’t want to lose it, and I was very scared of having that be my lasting memory of the moment. And I am sure I will remember it for the rest of my life, because my 1000th game as a coach was this one.
But actually it was – this game had a really special meaning for me. “Because during the week I was lying to people, telling everyone this wasn’t a special game – perhaps I was trying to convince myself as well. When you run down the sidelines it means it was a special moment – why was El Shaarawy’s goal so special for you? Here's what Mourinho thought about the game.
Bryan Cristante scored Roma's other goal on the night, as the Giallorossi edged to a 2-1 win that moved them to the top of the early Serie A standings. And what a celebration it was: the Portuguese coach sprinting down the touchline to celebrate with matchwinner Stephan El Shaarawy as he made his way to the Curva Sud.
Jose Mourinho was made to wait until the dying minutes before he was finally able to celebrate a win in his 1000th game in management. Serie A TIM MOURINHO: I'LL REMEMBER THIS GAME FOREVER
