San Marino have won their first game in over 20 years following their dramatic victory over Liechtenstein on Thursday.
19-year-old Nicko Sensoli, who plays his club football in Serie D, scored the only goal of the UEFA Nations League clash.
He pounced on some slack defending to prod home in the 53rd minute.
His goal sparked wild scenes as the whole team, including the substitutes, celebrated on the pitch in a brilliant moment for the European minnows.
Similar scenes unfolded after the final whistle as the team celebrated their incredible triumph.
Their winless streak is finally over and they’ve also secured their first win in a competitive match.
🇸🇲 SAN MARINO WIN A GAME FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 20+ YEARS & A COMPETITIVE MATCH FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!!!
— The Sweeper (@SweeperPod) September 5, 2024
History is made as the worst team in the FIFA rankings (210th) finally end the longest winless run in international football history (140 games dating back to April 2004)!!! pic.twitter.com/xbB3M2WQUE
This is only San Marino’s second-ever win as a footballing nation.
And it’s their first victory since April 2004 when they beat tonight’s opponents Liechtenstein.
Last year, San Marino gave Denmark a scare in their 2-1 defeat. They scored a shock goal against the Danes before losing their World Cup qualifier.
And, in the same campaign, England smashed them 10-0, with Harry Kane scoring four goals.
San Marino return to action next Tuesday against Moldova.
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