U21: Armenia 0-1 Italy — Cisse rescues win after Koleosho penalty miss
Italy secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Armenia in U21 European Championship qualifying. Koleosho squandered a penalty opportunity for the Azzurrini, but Cisse stepped up to score the decisive goal and rescue the three points. The result keeps Italy in contention in their qualifying group, though the performance left questions about their clinical edge.
Read the full story at football-italia.netItaly's U21s ground out a hard-fought win in Armenia, but the performance was a mixed bag. Koleosho's penalty miss highlighted ongoing concerns about composure in front of goal, while Cisse's intervention provided a reminder of the attacking depth available to the Azzurrini. Wins in qualifying campaigns are rarely pretty, and the three points matter more than the manner — but Italy will need sharper finishing if they are to navigate tougher tests ahead in the group.
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