USSR beats Italy to reach Euro final
STUTTGART, Jun. 22, 1988 (AMP) — Germany 88 : USSR reached the UEFA Euro final for the fourth time in their history with a 2-0 win against Italy (halftime: 0-0) on Wednesday.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
USSR at the Euro
- 1 title (1960)
- 5 appearances (first in 1960)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
- Statistics: Champions (1960) Runners-up (1964, 1972) Fourth Place (1968)
Italy at the Euro
- 1 title (1968)
- 3 appearances (first in 1968)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1964)
- Statistics: Champions (1968) Fourth Place (1980)
USSR
2:0
Italy
2:0 (0:0)
- 22 June 1988
- Stuttgart
Euro History
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