World Cup 1966 : Italy beats Chile 2-0
SUNDERLAND, Jul. 13, 1966 (AMP) — England 66 : Italy defeated Chile by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Wednesday night at Roker Park in Sunderland.
Italy dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by midfielder Sandro Mazzola in the 8th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Italians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Barison with just 2 minutes remaining in regulation time.
The result put the Italians second in Group 4 with 2 points. In their next game, Italy will meet group leaders USSR at Roker Park on July 16, while Chile will face North Korea.
Fixtures and Results : Group 4
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Overview
Italy at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1934, 1938)
- 6 appearances (first in 1934)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1934, 1938)
Chile at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1962)
Italy
2:0
Chile
2:0 (1:0)
- 13 July 1966
- 19:30
- Sunderland
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 USSR | 2 |
| Italy | 2 |
| Chile | 0 |
 North Korea | 0 |
Matches
- USSR 3-0 North Korea
- Italy 2-0 Chile
- Chile - North Korea 19:30
- USSR - Italy 15:00
- North Korea - Italy 19:30
- USSR - Chile 19:30
World Cup History
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