Italy beats Bulgaria to reach World Cup final

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EAST RUTHERFORD, Jul. 13, 1994 (AMP) — USA 94 : Italy reached the FIFA World Cup final for the fifth time in their history with a 2-1 win against Bulgaria (halftime: 2-1) on Wednesday afternoon at the Giants Stadium in East Rutherford.

Roberto Baggio scored dual goals

All the action happened in the first half, with goals from Roberto Baggio ('21, '25).

Fixtures and Results : Second Phase

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Overview

Bulgaria at the World Cup

  • 6 appearances (first in 1962)
  • 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)

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)
1994 World Cup Poster
Bulgaria
1:2
Italy
1:2 (1:2)
  • 13 July 1994
  • 16:05
  • East Rutherford

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