World Cup 2006 : Italy beats Czech republic 2-0 to qualify for the Round of 16

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Posted on 22 June 2006 18:00

HAMBURG, Jun. 22, 2006 (AMP) — Germany 2006 : Italy defeated Czech republic by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Thursday afternoon at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg.

Italy dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by defender Marco Materazzi in the 26th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Italians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Inzaghi with just 3 minutes remaining in regulation time.

Italy advance to the Round of 16. Czech republic is eliminated.

Fixtures and Results : Group E

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Overview

Czech republic at the World Cup

First appearance
3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)

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)