Roberto Baggio Form is temporary Class is Permanent. Roberto Baggio’s masterclass in the 1994 World Cup Semifinal against Bulgaria took place on July 13, 1994, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. He scored two clinical goals within a four-minute window during the first half to secure Italy's 2-1 victory and send the Azzurri to the final. The 21st-Minute Goal Baggio opened the scoring with a brilliant piece of individual skill. Receiving a quick throw-in from Roberto Donadoni on the left flank, he instantly turned past Bulgarian defender Petar Hubchev. Baggio then cut inside along the edge of the penalty area, skipped past another sliding challenge, and curled a low, precise right-footed shot into the bottom right corner past goalkeeper Borislav Mihaylov. The 25th-Minute Goal Just four minutes later, Baggio doubled Italy's lead with a classic textbook run and finish. Demetrio Albertini picked up the ball outside the box and scooped a delicate, lofted pass over the Bulgari...