Frey - pleased to progress.

Frey modest on foiling Toffees March 19 2008

Sebastien Frey shrugged off his individual heroics after his saves against Everton sent Fiorentina through to the UEFA Cup quarter-finals.

The Viola won 4-2 on penalties at Goodison Park on Wednesday night after the home side bounced back from their 2-0 first-leg deficit to level the tie and take the game to extra-time.

Frey then saved Phil Jagielka's penalty after Ayegbeni Yakubu's effort hit the post, leaving winger Mario Santana to clinch the win with the visitors' fourth successful penalty kick.

"It was a special evening," said Frey. "We suffered a lot during the game. Everton proved to be a great team.

"Regarding Jagielka's penalty kick, I chose the right path and I went for it but the victory is the merit of the great effort the whole team showed during the game."

The Florence-based outfit will find out on Friday who they will face in the next round.



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