World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : Italy draw 1-1 with Ireland
BARI, Apr. 1, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (European Qualifiers) : Italy tied 1-1 with Ireland (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night.
The result put the Italians top of Group 8 with 14 points. Ireland is second with 12 points. In their next game, Italy will meet Georgia on September 5, while Ireland will face Bulgaria.
Fixtures and Results : Group 8
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Overview
Italy at the World Cup
- 4 titles (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006)
- 16 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)
Ireland at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1990)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Italy
1:1
Ireland
1:1 (1:0)
- 1 April 2009
- 20:50
- Bari
Group 8
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Italy | 14 |
| Ireland | 12 |
 Bulgaria | 7 |
 Cyprus | 4 |
 Montenegro | 2 |
 Georgia | 2 |
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