The San Marino national team have finally ended the 20-year wait for a win after a 1-0 victory over Liechtenstein in the UEFA Nations League on September 5, 2024.
The FIFA Bottom Ranked National Team previously won a football match in 2004 against Liechtenstein.
The San Marino team added to the 2004 victory with an excellent goal from Nicko Sensoli.
Sensoli, who currently plays for Sangiuliano in the Serie D of the Italian League, scored in the 53rd minute of the Nations League game with San Marino’s first shot on target.
The midfielder pounced on a defensive error made by Liechtenstein’s Sandro Wieser.
The goal sparked a huge celebration among the players, and the fans were extremely happy to see their country take the lead against Liechtenstein.
San Marino, which is the fifth-smallest nation in the world, endured a difficult final 40 minutes to secure the victory against their opponent.
The players put their bodies on the line defensively to secure their first competitive victory for their country.
The Liechtenstein team were the better team, dominating possession coupled with eight shots against the La Serenissima.
After the final whistle, there was a huge jubilation among the coaching staff who made history with the San Marino team, while some Liechtenstein players bowed their heads in disappointment.
The La Serenissima team are no longer the bottom-ranked football national team on the FIFA World Ranking, with East African team Eriteria currently at the bottom because they haven’t played a single game since 2020.
Who is the top scorer for the San Marino National Team?
The La Serenissima National Team’s highest goal scorer in history is Andy Selva. He scored eight goals in 57 appearances for the country.
Also, Andy is the only player to have scored more than a goal for the country.
How many games have San Marino lost?
Out of 206 matches played, La Serenissima have lost 196 matches, winning two games and drawing eight in all competitions.
What was the worst defeat in San Marino football?
San Marino’s biggest defeat was against Germany in the UEFA Euros qualifying match on September 6, 2006. The Germany national team scored 13 goals against San Marino.
Who is the captain of the San Marino national team?
The captain of the La Serenissima national team is Matteo Vitaioli. The 34-year-old midfielder is the most capped player in country history, with 95 caps in all competitions.
His first international goal came on September 8, 2015, where he scored against Lithuania in the UEFA Euro 2016 qualification match.
He plays for SP La Fiorita football club in the country’s league.
What Next for San Marino
The La Serenissima team will play against Moldova in a friendly match on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 5:00 pm.
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