World Cup 2006 : Italy hold USA to 1-1
KAISERSLAUTERN, Jun. 17, 2006 (AMP) — Germany 2006 : Italy tied 1-1 with the United States (halftime: 1-1), in a World Cup group stage game on Saturday night at the Fritz-Walter-Stadion in Kaiserslautern.
One goal for both sides in the first half, Gilardino ('22) for Italy, Zaccardo ('27 own) for the United States and none in the second.
The result put the Italians top of Group E with 4 points. USA is bottom with one point. In their last game, Italy will meet second-placed Czech republic at the Fritz-Walter-Stadion on June 22, while the United States will face Ghana.
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)
United States at the World Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Italy
1:1
United States
1:1 (1:1)
- 17 June 2006
- 21:00
- Kaiserslautern
Group E
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4 |
 Czech republic | 3 |
 Ghana | 3 |
| United States | 1 |
Matches
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