Cisse scores late winner for Italy U21 against Armenia in qualifiers

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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Cisse scores late winner for Italy U21 against Armenia in qualifiers
Summary

Italy U21 secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Armenia in the European Championship qualifiers on October 1. After a frustrating match where Italy hit the woodwork twice and missed a penalty, Karamoko Cisse scored in the 95th minute to clinch the win. Silvio Baldini's squad dominated play, continually threatening the Armenian defense but failing to find the net until the final moments. The victory keeps Italy's qualifying hopes alive as they prepare for their next match against Poland, with their fate in the tournament firmly in their own hands.

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  • •Cisse scored the decisive goal in stoppage time.
  • •Italy hit the crossbar twice and missed a penalty.
  • •Silvio Baldini's side created numerous scoring opportunities.
  • •Italy will face Poland in their next qualifying match.
  • •The victory maintains Italy's momentum in the qualifiers.
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  • 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — 😮‍💨 Two off the woodwork, wonder keeper, then Cisse sends Italy U21s wild 🇮🇹
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Italy U21 beat Armenia 0-1, and they did it in the most unbelievable way possible: just when it all seemed set for a 0-0 draw full of regret, Cisse in the 95th minute handed the Azzurrini a massive wi...

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