World Cup 2014 Qualifiers : Italy beats Czech republic 2-1
TURIN, Sep. 10, 2013 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 (European Qualifiers) : Italy defeated Czech republic by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-1), in a qualifying game for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night.
The result put the Italians top of Group B with 20 points. Czech republic is fourth with 9 points. In their next game, Italy will meet third-placed Denmark on October 11, while Czech republic will face Malta.
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)
Czech republic at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (2006)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
Italy
2:1
Czech republic
2:1 (0:1)
- 10 September 2013
- 20:45
- Turin
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Italy | 20 |
 Bulgaria | 13 |
 Denmark | 12 |
| Czech republic | 9 |
 Armenia | 9 |
 Malta | 3 |
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