Alphadjo Cisse scored a dramatic last-minute goal to lead Italy U21 to a 1-0 victory against Armenia in European U21 Championship qualifying. The match appeared poised for a scoreless draw until Cisse's strike in the 95th minute secured vital points for the Azzurrini.
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Italy faced several challenges during the match, including hitting the crossbar twice and missing a penalty taken by Luca Koleosho, whose shot was saved. Despite these setbacks, Cisse's late goal kept Italy's hopes of topping their qualifying group alive.
For Italy to secure the top spot in their group, they will need to defeat Poland by at least two goals in their upcoming match on Monday. In the lead-up to that match, the team has experienced some roster changes, with Honest Ahanor being added to the squad while Costantino Favasuli and Niccolò Fortini will miss out due to injuries.
Former player Marcel Desailly expressed confidence in Italy's ability to navigate their current challenges under coach Roberto Mancini. He emphasized the importance of rebuilding the team's confidence and focusing on collective performance.