USSR beats Italy in extra time to reach Olympics final
PUSAN, Sep. 27, 1988 (AMP) — Seoul 88 : USSR reached the Olympics final for the second time in their history courtesy of a 3-2 extra time victory over Italy (following a 1-1 draw in regulation) on Tuesday.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Italy at the Olympics
- 1 title (1936)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1912)
- Statistics: Champions (1936) Third Place (1928) Fourth Place (1960, 1984)
USSR at the Olympics
- 1 title (1956)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1952)
- Statistics: Champions (1956) Third Place (1972, 1976, 1980)
Italy
2:3
USSR
2:3 (a.e.t.), 1:1 (0:0)
- 27 September 1988
- Pusan