France beats Italy in shoot out to advance to World Cup semifinals

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SAINT DENIS, Jul. 3, 1998 (AMP) — France 98 : France reached the semifinals of the 1998 FIFA World Cup after defeating Italy 4-3 on penalties (after a 0-0 draw) on Friday afternoon at the Stade de France in Saint Denis.

The score was still nil-all at the end of the regulation game time and overtime. The Frenchs finally emerged the victors in the penalty shootout session by winning 4-3.

Fixtures and Results : Second Phase

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Overview

Italy at the World Cup

  • 3 titles (1934, 1938, 1982)
  • 14 appearances (first in 1934)
  • 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
  • Statistics: Champions (1934, 1938, 1982) Runners-up (1970, 1994) Third Place (1990) Fourth Place (1978)

France at the World Cup

  • 10 appearances (first in 1930)
  • 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
  • Statistics: Third Place (1958, 1986) Fourth Place (1982)
1998 World Cup Poster
Italy
0:0
France
3:4 (penalties), 0:0 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)
  • 3 July 1998
  • 16:30
  • Saint Denis

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