World Cup 1994 : Ireland beats Italy 1-0
EAST RUTHERFORD, Jun. 18, 1994 (AMP) — USA 94 : Ireland defeated Italy by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Saturday afternoon at the Giants Stadium in East Rutherford.
All the action happened in the first half, with Irish midfielder Ray Houghton goal in the 11th minute.
The result put the Irish top of Group E with 3 points. In their next game, Ireland will meet Mexico at the Giants Stadium on June 24, while Italy will face Norway.
Fixtures and Results : Group E
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Overview
Italy at the World Cup
- 3 titles (1934, 1938, 1982)
- 13 appearances (first in 1934)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1934, 1938, 1982) Runners-up (1970) Third Place (1990) Fourth Place (1978)
Ireland at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1990)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Italy
0:1
Ireland
0:1 (0:1)
- 18 June 1994
- 16:00
- East Rutherford
Group E
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3 |
 Mexico | 0 |
 Norway | 0 |
| Italy | 0 |
Matches
- Italy 0-1 Ireland
- Norway - Mexico 16:00
- Italy - Norway 16:00
- Mexico - Ireland 12:30
- Ireland - Norway 12:30
- Italy - Mexico 12:30
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