World Cup 1990 : Italy beats USA 1-0
ROME, Jun. 14, 1990 (AMP) — Italy 90 : Italy defeated the United States by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Thursday night at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
All the action happened in the first half, with Italian midfielder Giuseppe Giannini goal in the 11th minute.
The result put the Italians top of Group A with 4 points. USA is bottom with no points. In their last game, Italy will meet second-placed Czechoslovakia at the Stadio Olimpico on June 19, while the United States will face Austria.
Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
Italy at the World Cup
- 3 titles (1934, 1938, 1982)
- 12 appearances (first in 1934)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1934, 1938, 1982) Runners-up (1970) Fourth Place (1978)
United States at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Italy
1:0
United States
1:0 (1:0)
- 14 June 1990
- 21:00
- Rome
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4 |
 Czechoslovakia | 2 |
 Austria | 0 |
| United States | 0 |
Matches
World Cup History
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