Final for the Netherlands, Third place play-off for Italy
BUENOS AIRES, Jun. 21, 1978 (AMP) — Argentina 78 : The Netherlands defeated Italy by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-1), in a World Cup second round game on Wednesday afternoon at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.
Italy had started off well by taking the lead in the 19th minute with an own goal by defender Ernie Brandts. Trailing 1-0 at half time, the Dutchs nonetheless manage to reverse the direction of the game by scoring twice in the second period (Brandts '49 and Haan '76).
Netherlands will play the Final, Italy the Third place play-off.Fixtures and Results : Final Round - Group A
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Overview
Italy at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1934, 1938)
- 9 appearances (first in 1934)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1934, 1938) Runners-up (1970)
Netherlands at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1934)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1974)
Italy
1:2
Netherlands
1:2 (1:0)
- 21 June 1978
- 13:45
- Buenos Aires
Final Round - Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5 |
| Italy | 3 |
 Germany | 2 |
 Austria | 2 |
Matches
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