Juventus defender Federico Gatti was delighted with his matchwinning goal in victory over Europa League opponents Sporting CP.
Juve took control of the quarterfinal with this first-leg win.
Gatti said, I can't even put these feelings into words. I dedicate this goal to my grandfather, who died in December, and to my girlfriend, who was always stood by me.
"This is only the first small step, it was a very tough game, Sporting are a very strong team and especially dangerous in attack. It is only a slight lead, it will be all to play for and extremely difficult in the second leg.
We fight for every ball and Perin saved us at the last second today, that was an enormous risk, especially after conceding the equaliser against Inter in the Coppa Italia at the last minute. We cannot keep running these risks at the end.
The step up was enormous, so it's only normal that would take me a period of adjustment, but the more I play, the better I feel. My teammates and the coach are helping me through it and put me in a condition to give my best."
