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Italy Under-21 secures late win in Armenia to stay in Euro qualifying race
The Italy Under-21 national football team secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Armenia in Yerevan during a UEFA Euro Under-21 qualifying match. The decisive goal was scored in the 95th minute by AC Milan player Alphadjo Cisse, who capitalized on a rebound following a save by Armenian goalkeeper Ghazaryan.
Despite several missed opportunities, including a missed penalty by Koleosho and hitting the woodwork twice, the win keeps Italy’s hopes alive for topping Group E. The team currently sits at 24 points, three points behind leaders Poland. To secure direct qualification for the 2027 European Championship, Italy must defeat Poland by at least a two-goal margin in their upcoming head-to-head match in Pescara on Monday, October 5.
Coach Silvio Baldini utilized several tactical changes, including the introduction of Cisse, which proved transformative for the Italian attack. If they fail to win the direct clash, Italy still maintains a path to qualification as one of the best-performing runners-up in the group stages.
Entities
Alphadjo Cissé · Armenia · Armenia national football team · CONI · FIGC · Giovanni Malagò · Italy Under-21 national football team · Italy national football team · Poland · Poland national football team · Roberto Mancini · Silvio Baldini
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Milan player Cisse scored the winning goal during stoppage time. www.italpress.com · www.oasport.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Italy remains three points behind group leader Poland. www.italpress.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Koleosho missed a penalty kick during the match. www.cagliarilivetv.it · www.ilpubblicista.it · www.vetrinatv.it · www.pugliain.net · www.italpress.com · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Italy must win their final match against Poland by at least two goals to qualify directly. www.italpress.com · www.oasport.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The victory brings Italy to 24 points in Group E. www.italpress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Italy U21 defeated Armenia 1-0 in a qualifying match for the 2027 Under-21 European Championship. www.italpress.com · www.oasport.it
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Italian team now has 24 points, trailing Poland by 3 points. www.cagliarilivetv.it · www.ilpubblicista.it · www.vetrinatv.it · www.pugliain.net
- [● 4 SOURCES] Italy's Under-21 team defeated Armenia 1-0. www.cagliarilivetv.it · www.ilpubblicista.it · www.vetrinatv.it · www.pugliain.net
- [● 4 SOURCES] Cisse scored the winning goal in stoppage time. www.cagliarilivetv.it · www.ilpubblicista.it · www.vetrinatv.it · www.pugliain.net