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Conte proud of Juventus comeback for Napoli draw

Juventus coach Antonio Conte was proud of his players after their 3-3 draw with Napoli.

The Bianconeri were 2-0 down at half-time and losing 3-1 in the second half until Marcelo Estigarribia and Simone Pepe snatched a spectacular 3-3 draw.

"There were some very strong responses in terms of character. Aside from the head, legs and tactics, without heart you cannot fight back and put a game like this back on track," whispered Conte, who had lost his voice by shouting from the touchline.

"It was a very difficult start and Napoli immediately played at a high tempo, but we seemed almost as if we were waiting for them to tire themselves out. There were a few distractions and we went 2-0 down, so that result, that performance and this atmosphere at the San Paolo would've broken any other team.

"This is why I am so proud that my team showed such humility, passion and belief to fight back. Quite aside from their technical gifts, I am very happy to see this inner strength from the squad. I am proud to coach these lads."

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