We started well and then got the vital goal, but they were hard to break down and when my club mate Andriy Shevchenko scored it looked like it might be one of those nights.

Milan were much more determined in the second period and Shevchenko brought the Rossoneri back into the game with his 23rd goal of the season.

"It was important Shevchenko was on target," said Ancelotti. "The Coppa Italia was not our priority, our main aim is Serie a and now we must focus on Sunday's game against Catania."