World Cup 1966 Qualifiers : Italy beats Poland 6-1
ROME, Nov. 1, 1965 (AMP) — England 66 (European Qualifiers) : Italy defeated Poland by a big score of 6-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Monday.
The result put the Italians top of Group 8 with 7 points. Poland is second with 6 points. In their next game, Italy will meet third-placed Scotland on November 9.
Fixtures and Results : Group 8
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Overview
Italy at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1934, 1938)
- 5 appearances (first in 1934)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1934, 1938)
Poland at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1938)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Italy
6:1
Poland
6:1 (2:0)
- 1 November 1965
- Rome
Group 8
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Italy | 7 |
| Poland | 6 |
 Scotland | 5 |
 Finland | 2 |
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