Italy beats Spain to advance to World Cup semifinals

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FOXBOROUGH, Jul. 9, 1994 (AMP) — USA 94 : Italy reached the semifinals of the 1994 FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 win against Spain (halftime: 1-0) on Saturday at the Foxboro Stadium in Foxborough.

Italy dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by midfielder Dino Baggio in the 25th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Italians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Baggio with just 2 minutes remaining in regulation time.

Fixtures and Results : Second Phase

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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)

Spain at the World Cup

  • 9 appearances (first in 1934)
  • 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
  • Statistics: Fourth Place (1950)
1994 World Cup Poster
Italy
2:1
Spain
2:1 (1:0)
  • 9 July 1994
  • 12:05
  • Foxborough

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