# @retro_calcio on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2025-11-24T19:33:05.000+00:00

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🇮🇹 Italy vs. 🇺🇸 USA (Italia '90) Summary
This was Italy's tense second Group A match, pitting the host nation and favourites against the highly inexperienced USA squad, making their first World Cup appearance in 40 years.
📊 Key Match Stats
Match: Italy 1-0 USA (Group A)
Date: June 14, 1990
Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Goal Scorer: Giuseppe Giannini (11th minute)
Attendance: 72,423
Stats: Giannini Goal (11'), Italy Clean Sheet: 1, Attendance: 72,423
🎭 The Drama: The Underdog's Resilience
The drama stemmed from the massive gulf in class and the USA's defiant stand.
David vs. Goliath: Italian expectations were for a massive victory, perhaps 3-0 or more, given their legendary defense (Maldini, Baresi) and the US team consisting largely of amateurs and college players.
Early Goal: The script seemed set when Giuseppe Giannini scored quickly in the 11th minute.
The Stand: Despite the early setback, the young USA team, led by goalkeeper Tony Meola, played with remarkable discipline and refused to collapse. They held the mighty Italian attack scoreless for the remaining 79 minutes, keeping the score at a narrow 1-0, much to the anxiety of the home crowd.
Schillaci Sub: Italy's struggling attack forced coach Vicini to sub in the eventual Golden Boot winner, Salvatore Schillaci, early in the second half, demonstrating how difficult the Americans were to break down.
Respect Earned: The 1-0 result was a moral victory for the USA. Their stubborn performance earned the respect of the Italian squad, who reportedly traded shirts and offered congratulations, acknowledging the spirited fight of the underdogs. 
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