World Cup 2006 : Italy beats Ghana 2-0
HANOVER, Jun. 12, 2006 (AMP) — Germany 2006 : Italy defeated Ghana by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Monday night at the Niedersachsenstadion in Hanover.
Italy dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by midfielder Andrea Pirlo in the 40th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Italians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Iaquinta with just 7 minutes remaining in regulation time.
The result put the Italians second in Group E with 3 points. In their next game, Italy will meet the United States at the Niedersachsenstadion on June 17, while Ghana will face Czech republic.
Fixtures and Results : Group E
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Overview
Italy at the World Cup
- 3 titles (1934, 1938, 1982)
- 16 appearances (first in 1934)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1934, 1938, 1982) Runners-up (1970, 1994) Third Place (1990) Fourth Place (1978)
Ghana at the World Cup
- First appearance
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Italy
2:0
Ghana
2:0 (1:0)
- 12 June 2006
- 21:00
- Hanover
Group E
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Czech republic | 3 |
| Italy | 3 |
| Ghana | 0 |
 United States | 0 |
Matches
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