Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina hailed Azzurri fans after their 3-0 triumph over Bologna.
It was the on-loan Liverpool keeper's competitive debut with Napoli.
"It was a great game from us," he told reporters. "We've all worked really hard in preseason and we deserved the win.
"I'm very happy for all of us - especially for the fan.
"I was impressed by the warmth of the public. The San Paolo gave me really great emotions.
"Now we just have to continue on this path."
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