FIFA World Cup 1990 - Group A - Historical Football Kits

FIFA World Cup 1990 Group A

fifa world cup 1990 poster The Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia had take place the previous year and the old communist badge was replaced on the team's shirt by the nation's flag. There was no professional league in the United States at this time so reaching the finals was a considerable achievement for a team made up mostly of college players. Italy finished their group games with a 100% record and were one of the leading favourites to win the tournament on their home territory.

Italy

Austria

Italy 1 Austria 0

Stadio Olimpico, Rome (73,303)
9 June 1990

A goal by Salvatore Schillaci, in only his second appearance for Italy, was enough to beat Austria. He went on to become one of the stars of the tournament.

Czechoslovakia

United States

Czechoslovakia 5 United States 1

Stadio Communale, Florence (33,266)
10 June 1990

The American team, made up largely of college players and part-timers were given a hard lesson by Czechoslovakia.

Italy

United States

Italy 1 United States 0

Stadio Olimpico, Rome (73,423)
14 June 1990

Giannini scored the only goal of the match in the 11th minute as Italy struggled to an unconvincing win but it was enough to put them through to the next phase.

Czechoslovakia

Austria

Czechoslovakia 1 Austria 0

Stadio Comunale, Florence (38,962)
15 June 1990

A penalty scored on the half hour by Bilek ensured that Czechoslovakia would play in the next round.

Italy

Czechoslovakia

Italy 2 Czechoslovakia 0

Stadio Olimpico, Rome (73,303)
19 June 1990

Since both teams had already qualified, what was at stake was who would finish top of the group and go into the easier side of the draw. Goals by Schillaci and Baggio in each half settled the matter.

Austria

United States

Austria 2 United States 1

Stadio Comunale, Florence (38,857)
19 June 1990

Only pride was at stake and after a goalless first half, Austria were 2-0 up after 65 minutes. Murray scored for the USA with five minutes to go.