Brazil loses to Italy in extra time but reaches Olympics final
PASADENA, Aug. 8, 1984 (AMP) — Los Angeles 84 : Brazil reached the Olympics final for the very first time in their history despite a 1-2 extra time defeat against Italy (following a 1-1 draw in regulation) on Wednesday.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Italy at the Olympics
- 1 title (1936)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1912)
- Statistics: Champions (1936) Third Place (1928) Fourth Place (1960)
Brazil at the Olympics
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1952)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1976)
Italy
2:1
Brazil
2:1 (a.e.t.), 1:1 (0:0)
- 8 August 1984
- Pasadena