Piatek scores twice as Milan beat Napoli to reach Coppa semis

Krzysztof Piatek said it was "just the start" to his AC Milan career after scoring twice on his full debut as Gennaro Gattuso's side beat Napoli 2-0 at the San Siro on Tuesday to reach the Coppa Italia semi-finals.

Piatek, signed from Genoa last week as a replacement for Gonzalo Higuain, put the hosts ahead in the 11th minute before doubling the lead before the half-hour mark with a fine individual strike.

It was the second time in four days that Milan had dealt a blow to Napoli's hopes of winning a trophy this season, after a goalless draw on Saturday at the San Siro ultimately left Carlo Ancelotti's men 11 points behind Serie A leaders Juventus.

"I expected a night like this. I said that I was ready and I got a brace, but this is just the start," Piatek told Milan TV.

"Both goals were great, even if they were different. I felt good tonight and it was marvellous playing at the San Siro."