World Cup 1966 Qualifiers : Italy beats Scotland 3-0 to qualify for 1966 World Cup
NAPLES, Dec. 7, 1965 (AMP) — England 66 (European Qualifiers) : Italy defeated Scotland by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Tuesday. Italy secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Scotland is eliminated.
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)
Scotland at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1954)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Italy
3:0
Scotland
3:0 (1:0)
- 7 December 1965
- Naples
Group 8
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Italy | 9 |
| Scotland | 7 |
 Poland | 6 |
 Finland | 2 |
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