Italy beats Netherlands in shoot out to reach Euro final
AMSTERDAM, Jun. 29, 2000 (AMP) — Belgium Netherland 2000 : Italy reached the UEFA Euro final for the third time in their history after defeating the Netherlands 3-1 on penalties (after a 0-0 draw) on Thursday night.
Fixtures and Results : Finals
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Overview
Italy at the Euro
- 1 title (1968)
- 5 appearances (first in 1968)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1964)
- Statistics: Champions (1968) Fourth Place (1980)
Netherlands at the Euro
- 1 title (1988)
- 6 appearances (first in 1976)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1964)
- Statistics: Champions (1988) Third Place (1976)
Italy
0:0
Netherlands
3:1 (penalties), 0:0 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)
- 29 June 2000
- 20:45
- Amsterdam
Euro History
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