Today’s date, 5 July, has become engrained in Italian football history. Exactly 30 years ago, during the unforgettable 1982 World Cup, Enzo Bearzot’s Azzurri celebrated a remarkable victory.
The encounter gave Italy increased belief after they had got off to a sluggish start with draws against Poland, Peru and Cameroon in the group stages. But a win over Maradona’s Argentina raised hopes ahead of a showdown with heavily fancied Brazil.
A semi-final place was up for grabs on that afternoon in Barcelona, and Paolo Rossi’s explosive hat-trick fired Italy to a dramatic 3-2 win.
Six Bianconeri were involved at the Estadio de Sarrià: Zoff, Gentile, Cabrini, Scirea, Tardelli and Rossi.
Source: Juventus.com
The encounter gave Italy increased belief after they had got off to a sluggish start with draws against Poland, Peru and Cameroon in the group stages. But a win over Maradona’s Argentina raised hopes ahead of a showdown with heavily fancied Brazil.
A semi-final place was up for grabs on that afternoon in Barcelona, and Paolo Rossi’s explosive hat-trick fired Italy to a dramatic 3-2 win.
Six Bianconeri were involved at the Estadio de Sarrià: Zoff, Gentile, Cabrini, Scirea, Tardelli and Rossi.
Source: Juventus.com
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