World Cup 2014 Qualifiers : Italy defeats Denmark 3-1
MILAN, Oct. 16, 2012 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 (European Qualifiers) : Italy defeated Denmark by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night.
The result put the Italians top of Group B with 10 points. Denmark is 5th with 2 points. In their next game, Italy will meet Malta on March 26, while Denmark will face Czech republic.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Italy at the World Cup
- 4 titles (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006)
- 17 appearances (first in 1934)
- 19 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006) Runners-up (1970, 1994) Third Place (1990) Fourth Place (1978)
Denmark at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1986)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Italy
3:1
Denmark
3:1 (2:1)
- 16 October 2012
- 20:45
- Milan
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Italy | 10 |
 Bulgaria | 6 |
 Czech republic | 5 |
 Armenia | 3 |
| Denmark | 2 |
 Malta | 0 |
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