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Watch: Alphadjo Cisse continues excellent form with last-minute winner for Italy U21s

By: Oliver Fisher Alphadjo Cisse’s rise continues, as he scored a potentially big goal for Italy U21s to help them edge past Armenia. After scoring a hat-trick in a warm-up game a few days ago, Cisse decided the U21 European…

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 6:53 PM
Watch: Alphadjo Cisse continues excellent form with last-minute winner for Italy U21s
Key Things to Know
  • Alphadjo Cisse scored a 95th-minute winner for Italy U21s to edge past Armenia in a European qualifier.
  • Cisse came on as a halftime substitute, hit the woodwork, and won a penalty missed by Koleosho.
  • The 20-year-old AC Milan playmaker previously scored a hat-trick in a warm-up game earlier in the week.
The Story in 60 Seconds

AC Milan playmaker Alphadjo Cisse came off the bench to score a 95th-minute winning goal for Italy U21s in their European Championship qualifier against Armenia. Entering at halftime, the 20-year-old struck a left-footed shot into the top corner in stoppage time to secure victory following a challenging first half for the Azzurrini.

Prior to the decisive strike, Cisse hit the woodwork from outside the penalty area and drew a foul for a penalty, which teammate Koleosho missed. His performance followed a hat-trick in a warm-up match a few days earlier, with senior Italy national team manager Roberto Mancini reportedly considering him for a senior call-up.

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