World Cup 1974 Qualifiers : Italy beats Switzerland 2-0 to qualify for 1974 World Cup
ROME, Oct. 20, 1973 (AMP) — Germany 74 (European Qualifiers) : Italy defeated Switzerland by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Saturday. Italy secured their ticket to the World Cup finals.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Italy at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1934, 1938)
- 7 appearances (first in 1934)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1934, 1938) Runners-up (1970)
Switzerland at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1934)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Italy
2:0
Switzerland
2:0 (1:0)
- 20 October 1973
- Rome
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Italy | 10 |
| Switzerland | 6 |
 Turkey | 4 |
 Luxembourg | 2 |
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