World Cup 1990 : Italy and Czechoslovakia qualify for the Round of 16
ROME, Jun. 19, 1990 (AMP) — Italy 90 : Italy defeated Czechoslovakia by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Tuesday night at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Italy dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Salvatore Schillaci in the 9th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Italians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Baggio in the 78th minute.
Italy and Czechoslovakia both advance to the Round of 16.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)
Czechoslovakia at the World Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1934)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1934, 1962)
Italy
2:0
Czechoslovakia
2:0 (1:0)
- 19 June 1990
- 21:00
- Rome
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Italy | 6 |
| Czechoslovakia | 4 |
 Austria | 2 |
 United States | 0 |
Matches
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