I vividly remember this game. I watched it with my dad and my cousin. I was 11 years old. It was such a long game that i fell to sleep in the second half and woke up in the extra time. I wish Italy had won.
I remember this game. I was in high school. My friends and I went to go see ECW wrestling at the elks lodge in queens NY. I told my dad to tape the game so I can see it when I got home. I miss this era so much. Italian football was amazing in the 90s and 2000s. RIP italian soccer.
@@clarencegaultieri8293yeah.. In 1994 and 1998 only penalty shoot out ended their hope.. If the match was extended till one side scores a goal then I think Italy might have won in 1994 and 1998
No Brasil was way better in 94 in final and missed much opportunités. For 98 france had better chances and there is 2 matches after quarter final to win.
@@shansenani Italy was extremely lucky to get out of the group and also beat Nigeria. We were very poor, Baggio saved Sacchi and he didn't pick him for Euro 96, which idiot doesn't pick Baggio?
@@clementlecerf4894 Brazil was better because Italy played defensive, if Italy came out and had the same mentality they had in the first half against Bulgaria it could have been different. If you watch the final you see Italy tried to play for penalties, tactically they wanted to defend and it came from Sacchi.
This match was classic 👌. Super Stars on both sides - top top players. It was exhilarating it could have ended on any side both sides deserved to go through, but Les Bleues 🇨🇵 snatched it kudos to the Azzurri 🇮🇹 as well for giving a top performance 👏.
Del Piero was not OK in this world cup. Baggio had to play in beginning of the game. When R. Baggio was in the field, the game was different. Why Roberto did you missed THE GOLDEN GOAL!
Yes, France played much better and deserved to be qualified for semifinals, but when Baggio came in Italy game stile was completely different... Many chance for France but the closest was the one by Baggio in extra time 😢
@@clarencegaultieri8293Playing the game in Naples where Diego Maradona played his club football with the Italian Fans cheering for him saying in Italian,, Maradona we love you but Italy is our Country was so iconic, not even Roberto Baggio starting the game for Italy could have won Italy that match.
Se fosse entrato quel tiro di baggio probabilmente l'Italia avrebbe vinto la sua quarta coppa del mondo gia nel 98 ma ci siamo presi la nostra rivincita con i cugini dopo 8 anni in Germania ❤
Non sono molto convinto. La Croazia era una ottima squadra con cui avremo avuto filo da torcere considerando che noi contro di loro non abbiamo mai vinto nel corso della nostra storia. Inoltre si, il Brasile in finale giocò sotto tono ma era pur sempre il Brasile. Non so dunque se avremmo vinto
L'Italie la seule équipe qui n'a pas perdu contre la France dans les 120 min.. avec un baggio excellent. ... elle aurait remporté la CM si elle était passée
@@zazuojul715 bergomi was captain for italy since euro 1988. with baresi and zenga in squad. also young maldini, for me bergomi should be captain for italy world cup 98.
Name me one player in the starting Italian first team that’s African. France on the other hand are United colours of Benetton and have been for the last 20+ years.