The Sicilians drew 1-1 on the night at the Stadio Massimino but progressed to the quarter-finals 3-2 on aggregate, following their 2-1 win at San Siro before Christmas.
Peruvian sensation Juan Manuel Vargas, signalled why he is wanted by all of the top Serie A teams with a thunderous long-range shot to give Catania the lead on 12 minutes.
Milan equalised on 68 minutes through youth product Alberto Paloschi, and came close to forcing extra time when Yoann Gourcuff hit the crossbar.
“We played a good game, although we suffered in the second half,” said Baldini.
“However against a team like Milan it is normal to suffer like this.”
It is the first time in Catania’s history that they have reached the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia, and Baldini could not hide his excitement and pride.
"We are pleased not only for ourselves but for the entire city that has reached an historic milestone,” he said.
“Catania have never reached the quarter-finals and to be able to go so far, and moreover eliminating a prestigious team like Milan, is a reason for great pride.”
Peruvian sensation Juan Manuel Vargas, signalled why he is wanted by all of the top Serie A teams with a thunderous long-range shot to give Catania the lead on 12 minutes.
Milan equalised on 68 minutes through youth product Alberto Paloschi, and came close to forcing extra time when Yoann Gourcuff hit the crossbar.
“We played a good game, although we suffered in the second half,” said Baldini.
“However against a team like Milan it is normal to suffer like this.”
It is the first time in Catania’s history that they have reached the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia, and Baldini could not hide his excitement and pride.
"We are pleased not only for ourselves but for the entire city that has reached an historic milestone,” he said.
“Catania have never reached the quarter-finals and to be able to go so far, and moreover eliminating a prestigious team like Milan, is a reason for great pride.”
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