World Cup 1970 : Italy beats Sweden 1-0
TOLUCA, Jun. 3, 1970 (AMP) — Mexico 70 : Italy defeated Sweden by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Wednesday afternoon at the Estadio Luis Dosal in Toluca.
All the action happened in the first half, with Italian striker Angelo Domenghini goal in the 10th minute.
The result put the Italians second in Group 2 with 2 points. In their next game, Italy will meet group leaders Uruguay at the Estadio Luis Dosal on June 6, while Sweden will face Israel.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Italy at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1934, 1938)
- 7 appearances (first in 1934)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1934, 1938)
Sweden at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1934)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1958) Third Place (1950) Fourth Place (1938)
Italy
1:0
Sweden
1:0 (1:0)
- 3 June 1970
- 16:00
- Toluca
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Uruguay | 2 |
| Italy | 2 |
| Sweden | 0 |
 Israel | 0 |
Matches
- Uruguay 2-0 Israel
- Italy 1-0 Sweden
- Uruguay - Italy 16:00
- Sweden - Israel 12:00
- Uruguay - Sweden 16:00
- Israel - Italy 16:00
World Cup History
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