World Cup 1974 : Poland beats Italy 2-1 to qualify for next round
STUTTGART, Jun. 23, 1974 (AMP) — Germany 74 : Poland defeated Italy by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Sunday afternoon at the Neckarstadion in Stuttgart.
Poland dominated the first half thanks to goals from Szarmach ('38) and Deyna ('44). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Poles further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by in the th minute.
Poland advance to the next round of the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Italy is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group D
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Overview
Poland at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1938)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Italy at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1934, 1938)
- 8 appearances (first in 1934)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1934, 1938) Runners-up (1970)
Poland
2:1
Italy
2:1 (2:0)
- 23 June 1974
- 16:00
- Stuttgart
Group D
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Poland | 6 |
 Argentina | 3 |
| Italy | 3 |
 Haiti | 0 |
Matches
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