World Cup 1990 : Italy beats England 2-1 to claim World Cup third place

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BARI, Jul. 7, 1990 (AMP) — Italy 90 : Italy secured the consolation of third place at the 1990 FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 win against England (halftime: 0-0) on Saturday night at the Stadio San Nicola in Bari.

England made the Italians doubt themselves for forty-five minutes. 0-0 at half time. Everything was settled in the second period with goals by Baggio ('71) and Schillaci ('86 on penalty).

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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)

England at the World Cup

  • 1 title (1966)
  • 9 appearances (first in 1950)
  • 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
  • Statistics: Champions (1966)
1990 World Cup Poster
Italy
2:1
England
2:1 (0:0)
  • 7 July 1990
  • 20:00
  • Bari

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