World Cup 1994 USA - Review & History
Brazil sealed a record fourth World Cup win with a penalty shoot-out win against Italy. In the group stages, Maradona inspired Argentina to wins against Greece and Nigeria - but he was then sent home in disgrace for failing a drugs test as their hopes faded.
Republic of Ireland shocked finalists Italy with a 1-0 win in their opening match, but lost 2-0 to Holland in the second phase. Brazil topped Group B and faced the hosts in the second round. The Americans slipped to an Independence Day defeat, losing 1-0. Sweden beat Saudi Arabia 3-1 in their clash, while Italy came from behind to snatch an extra-time win against Nigeria. Roberto Baggio was the hero in the quarter-finals as Italy beat Spain 2-1, while Sweden reached the semi-finals with a shoot-out victory against Romania after a 2-2 draw. Brazil beat Holland 2-1, while Bulgaria came from behind to knock Germany out 2-1.
A double from tournament star Baggio helped Italy to a 2-1 win against Bulgaria in the last four, while Brazil beat Sweden 1-0. The final went to penalties with Baggio the unfortunate culprit for Italy as he blasted the decisive kick over.
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World Cup 1994 results (Held in USA)
FINAL - Rose Bowl, Los Angeles
Brazil 0-0 Italy (3-2 pens)
TOP SCORER World Cup 1994
Hristo Stoichkov (Bulgaria) 6
Oleg Salenko (Russia) 6
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