# @retro_calcio on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-06-12T05:26:20.000+00:00
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Italy vs Cameroon 1998 World Cup. Tactical Masterclass in Montpellier: Italy vs. Cameroon (World Cup 1998)
June 17, 1998. Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier. After an opening 2–2 draw with Chile, Cesare Maldini’s Azzurri entered their second Group B fixture under immense pressure to deliver a performance worthy of their defensive and attacking pedigree. What transpired was a ruthless showcase of traditional Italian pragmatism punishing an aggressive, high-risk Cameroonian side.

The Human Element: Cynical Precision Meets Rising Legends.

While the scoreline reads like a comfortable blowout, the first half was a bruising encounter defined by high physical intensity. Cameroon, led by Claude Le Roy, looked to disrupt the iconic backline of Paolo Maldini, Alessandro Nesta, and Fabio Cannavaro with robust challenges and direct running from Patrick Mboma.
However, the red card to Kalla fundamentally altered the tactical landscape. The real magic lay in the evolving partnerships on the pitch. Roberto Baggio’s veteran vision perfectly complemented the brute, explosive force of Christian Vieri, whose second-half chip over Jacques Songo'o epitomized a classic Italian counterattack. This fixture also quietly carved out a massive piece of football history: in the 66th minute, a 17-year-old Samuel Eto'o subbed onto the pitch, making his tournament debut and signaling the dawn of a legendary career amidst a masterclass from football's old guard. 
Final Score: Italy 3, Cameroon 0 
Stadium: Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier 
Goal Scorers: Luigi Di Biagio 7', Christian Vieri 75', Christian Vieri 89' 
Assists: Roberto Baggio 7'
Red Cards: Raymond Kalla 42'
Attendance: 29,800 
Referee: Eddie Lennie
#azzurri #indomitablelions #france98 #baggio #vieri

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