World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Italy defeats England 2-0
ROME, Nov. 17, 1976 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (European Qualifiers) : Italy defeated England by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Italians top of Group 2 with 4 points. England is second with 4 points. In their next game, Italy will meet third-placed Finland on June 8, while England will face Luxembourg.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Italy at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1934, 1938)
- 8 appearances (first in 1934)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1934, 1938) Runners-up (1970)
England at the World Cup
- 1 title (1966)
- 6 appearances (first in 1950)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
- Statistics: Champions (1966)
Italy
2:0
England
2:0 (1:0)
- 17 November 1976
- Rome
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4 |
| England | 4 |
 Finland | 2 |
 Luxembourg | 0 |
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