World Cup 1990 : Argentina beats USSR 2-0
NAPLES, Jun. 13, 1990 (AMP) — Italy 90 : Argentina defeated USSR by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Wednesday night at the San Paolo Stadium in Naples.
Argentina dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by midfielder Pedro Troglio in the 27th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Argentines further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Burruchaga in the 79th minute.
The result put the Argentine second in Group B with 2 points. USSR is bottom with no points. In their last game, Argentina will meet group leaders Romania at the San Paolo Stadium on June 18, while USSR will face Cameroon.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Argentina at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1978, 1986)
- 10 appearances (first in 1930)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1978, 1986) Runners-up (1930)
USSR at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1958)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1966)
- 13 June 1990
- 21:00
- Naples
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Romania | 2 |
| Argentina | 2 |
 Cameroon | 2 |
| USSR | 0 |
Matches
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