World Cup 2010 : Slovakia beats Italy 3-2 to qualify for the Round of 16

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Posted on 24 June 2010 18:00

JOHANNESBURG, Jun. 24, 2010 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 : Slovakia defeated Italy by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Thursday afternoon at the Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg.

Róbert Vittek scored dual goals

Slovakia dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Róbert Vittek in the 25th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Slovaks further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Vittek '73 and Kopúnek '89).

Slovakia advance to the Round of 16. Italy is eliminated.

Fixtures and Results : Group F

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Overview

Slovakia at the World Cup

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

Italy at the World Cup

4 titles (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006)
17 appearances (first in 1934)
18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Statistics: Champions (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006) Runners-up (1970, 1994) Third Place (1990) Fourth Place (1978)