San Marino won their first game in 20 years and their first competitive match ever after beating Liechtenstein 1-0 in the Nations League.
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San Marino beat Liechtenstein 1-0Country's first competitive win ever FIFA's lowest-ranked team WHAT HAPPENED?
Nicko Sensoli's 53rd-minute winner secured San Marino's first victory since 2004 as they won their Nations League opener on Thursday night. The victory sparked wild scenes from San Marino's players and fans at San Marino Stadium.
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Prior to this momentous triumph, San Marino – who are the lowest ranked football team in the world (210th) – had only ever beaten one team in their history: Liechtenstein. They won that friendly match back in 2004 by the same scoreline but now they have ended the longest winless run in international football history (140 games) by beating the same opposition, who are ranked 199th in the world, for a historic victory.
DID YOU KNOW?
San Marino's team is predominantly made up of amateur players. Incidentally, in their friendly win over Liechtenstein in April 2004, an early goal from Andy Selva settled the game. He is the country's all-time leading scorer with eight goals to his name.
WHAT NEXT?
San Marino, who are in League D of the Nations League, sit top of Group D1 after one match. On Tuesday evening, they face Moldova – who are ranked 152nd in the world. Gibraltar are also in San Marino's group.