World Cup 1970 Qualifiers : Italy defeats Wales 1-0
CARDIFF, Oct. 23, 1968 (AMP) — Mexico 70 (European Qualifiers) : Italy defeated Wales by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1970 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Italians top of Group 3 with 2 points. In their next game, Italy will meet East Germany on March 29, while Wales will face East Germany.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Wales at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1958)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Italy at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1934, 1938)
- 6 appearances (first in 1934)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1934, 1938)
Wales
0:1
Italy
0:1 (0:1)
- 23 October 1968
- Cardiff
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2 |
 East Germany | 0 |
| Wales | 0 |
Matches
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