Donadoni: The draw at Roma means a lot to us

Donadoni praised his players' intensity, claiming the draw against the Giallorossi can give them renewed belief after a bad run and augurs well for the final weeks of the league season.

"The draw at Roma means a lot to us," revealed Donadoni post-match. "Perhaps in recent times we haven't produced the same intensity levels that we showed against a top side like the Giallorossi. This match means a lot from a psychological perspective and it's very important for the rest of the campaign."

Roma attacked a lot and you did well to keep scrapping till the end...

“Yes, but between now and the end of the season we're sure we won't face other sides like Roma who are constantly on the front foot. We broke well tonight though we could have played the ball out of the back a bit better. Obviously though when you play sides of their level it's not always easy to pass your way out. We have to show greater belief in our ability because that's how you can then hurt teams like Luciano Spalletti's side."

Did you afford Francesco Totti too much space?

“It's not that we left him free, it's the fact that we were concerned about what could happen in behind. We were too worried about the Giallorossi wide players running high up the pitch, so too often we allowed other players like Totti the time to receive the ball and commit defenders. We still have to get those distances down rote but we're a young side and still have a lot to learn. My lads will certainly take a lot from the match."

You've taken four points out of six off Roma. Do Bologna tend to raise their game against the big sides?

“Yes, it's true. We always need the intensity levels we show in matches like these. We've often been rewarded for that like tonight [Monday night] against Roma and in the past against Juventus and Napoli. If we always produce this spirit, even against lesser teams, we'll secure some important wins in our battle for survival and will finish the season on a positive note."