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Italy U.21 is playing in the qualifiers for the European Championship 2027, which will be held in Albania and Serbia. The team is aiming for direct qualification, avoiding the play-offs.
Italy U.21 beat Armenia 1-0 in Yerevan in the penultimate match of Group E of the European Championship qualifiers. Cisse's goal was decisive, in full injury time, after two crossbars were hit and a penalty missed by the Azzurri. With this result, the Italians will play for direct qualification for the continental tournament scheduled in Albania and Serbia in 2027 in the direct match against Poland, first in the standings, scheduled for next Monday in Pescara.
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Italy U.21 will qualify directly for European Championship 2027 by winning against Poland
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