U-21: Armenia suffer narrow defeat to Italy

Armenia’s U-21 national team hosted Italy in the 9th round of Group E of the qualifying group stage for the 2025/2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship and suffered a narrow defeat.

The only goal of the match was scored by AC Milan player Alphajo Cisse in the fifth minute of stoppage time.

In the 77th minute, the referee awarded a penalty to Armenia for a handball. Hayk Ghazaryan saved Luca Koleosho’s effort.

Armenia’s U-21 national team will play their final match of the qualifying campaign on October 5, facing Montenegro away from home.

2025/2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying Group Stage
Armenia U-21 - Italy U-21: 0-1
Venue: FFA Technical Center / Football Academy
Referee: Fotis Polychronis
Goal: Alphajo Cisse

Match Report