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Group Stage -
Italy 0 - Poland 0
Italy 1 - Peru 1
Italy 1 - Cameroon 1
Second Round
Italy 2 - Argentina 1
Quarters
Italy 3 - Brazil 2
Semis
Italy 2 - Poland 0
Finals
Italy 3 - West Germany 1
Paolo Rossi won the golden boot - hat trick agains Brazil, both agaisnt Poland, and the first goal of the final (one that's still shown on highlight reels, a crazy sliding shot).
2006-09-07 07:28:21
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answered by David M 2
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Italy qualified to the second round after a series of uninspiring matches against Poland, Peru and Cameroon. Being violently criticized, the Italian team decided a press black-out from then on, with only coach Enzo Bearzot and captain Dino Zoff appointed to speak with the press.
Italy strength was finally shown in the second round group, a true Group of Death with Brazil and Argentina. In the opener, Italy prevailed 2-1 over Diego Maradona's side after an ill-tempered, obscure battle in which Italy defenders and midfielders proved their mastery in the rougher side of the game. The winning goals were scored by Marco Tardelli and Antonio Cabrini. After Brazil defeated Argentina 3-1, Italy was obliged to win to pass to semifinals. Twice Italy went in the lead on Paolo Rossi goals, and twice Brazil came back. With the 2-2 scored by Paulo Roberto Falcão, Brazil would have been through on goal difference, but on 74' Rossi scored the winning goal sending Italy to the semifinals in one of the all-time great games of World Cup history[6]. In the wake of its brilliant second round performance, Italy easily dispatched Poland in the first semi-final through two goals scored by Rossi.
Tardelli's howl after scoring against West Germany in 1982 World Cup final
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Tardelli's howl after scoring against West Germany in 1982 World Cup final
In the final match, Italy met their traditional opponent West Germany, who were coming from a penalty shoot-out against France. The first half ended without goals, after Cabrini missed a penalty for Italy. In the second half Paolo Rossi again scored the first goal, and while the Germans were trying to balance the result, Marco Tardelli and Alessandro Altobelli scored 3-0, before Paul Breitner could score West Germany's consolation goal seven minutes from end.
Tardelli's howl after his goal in the final is still recorded as the symbol of 1982 World Cup victory. Paolo Rossi won the Golden Boot with six goals, and 40-year-old captain-goalkeeper Dino Zoff became the oldest-ever player to win the World Cup.
2006-09-07 14:29:15
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answered by webdoggy2 4
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u mean in the prehestoric age?
sorry, i wasnt born then
2006-09-07 14:43:08
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answered by Anonymous
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