Shock of the day! San Marino scores three goals in a match and secures promotion to League C
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
San Marino, widely regarded as the weakest team in Europe and ranked last in FIFA standings, has rewritten its football history today with an extraordinary achievement.
Details: In today’s match against Liechtenstein, the blue-and-whites scored three goals in a single match for the first time ever.
Trailing 1-0 at halftime, San Marino equalized in the 46th minute through Lorenzo Lazzari. Nicola Nanni converted a penalty in the 66th minute, and Alessandro Golinucci added a third goal in the 77th minute to seal the stunning victory.
This historic win allowed San Marino to finish first in their group, surpassing not only Liechtenstein but also Gibraltar.
Milestone Victory: This marks only the second official win in San Marino’s history since they began competing in UEFA and FIFA tournaments in 1990. Their first victory came earlier in the same campaign, a 1-0 triumph over Liechtenstein, breaking a 140-match winless streak.
With this incredible turnaround, San Marino has secured promotion to League C in the next UEFA Nations League, a feat no one thought possible for this team.