sportbible homepage
sportbible homepage
  • Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • World Cup
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Manchester United
    • Liverpool
    • Arsenal
    • Real Madrid
    • Barcelona
  • Formula 1
    • Red Bull
    • Ferrari
    • McLaren
    • Mercedes
    • Max Verstappen
    • Lewis Hamilton
    • Lando Norris
    • George Russell
    • Charles Leclerc
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • More Sport
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • NBA
    • NFL
    • Darts
    • Athletics
    • Rugby
    • Wrestling
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Snapchat
TikTok
Threads
YouTube
Submit Your Content Here
  • LADbible
  • Tyla
  • GAMINGbible
  • LADbible Group
  • UNILAD
  • FOODbible
  • UNILAD Tech
San Marino have won their first game in over 20 years and it's one of the greatest scenes in football history

Home> Football> Football News

Updated 22:26 5 Sep 2024 GMT+1Published 21:42 5 Sep 2024 GMT+1

San Marino have won their first game in over 20 years and it's one of the greatest scenes in football history

San Marino beat Liechtenstein 1-0 in their UEFA Nations League fixture.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

google discoverFollow us on Google Discover

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.

Advert

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.




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.

Featured Image Credit: UEFA

Topics: San Marino, Football

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

X

@NasJabbar

Recommended reads

Barry Hearn sends message to Ronnie O'Sullivan over snooker future as Crucible prediction madeGettyTyson Fury explains why his 14-year-old son Prince has “no choice” but to become a boxerGettyTyson Fury targets Jon Jones clash as next move after boxing confirmedGetty“I don’t fight for a country” – Michael 'Venom' Page reveals why he won’t walk out with a flag at UFC LondonGeoff Stellfox/Getty Images

Advert

Choose your content:

2 mins ago
2 hours ago
4 hours ago
5 hours ago
  • Getty
    2 mins ago

    FIFA's only unranked nation play first competitive game in seven years

    The nation have not been ranked by FIFA for nearly 48 months but returned to action in style on Wednesday.

    Football
  • Getty
    2 hours ago

    Mo Salah receives public offer from new club after announcing Liverpool exit

    On Tuesday, Mo Salah announced he will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season and he already has plenty of interested parties.

    Football
  • Getty
    4 hours ago

    Craig Bellamy instantly shuts down journalist's Mo Salah question in Wales presser

    The Wales boss was not keen on discussing Mohamed Salah following confirmation of his Liverpool exit.

    Football
  • Getty
    5 hours ago

    Phil Foden leaves England teammates stunned with darts performance

    The Manchester City man surprised his England teammates while away on international duty.

    Football
  • San Marino are no longer the world's worst international team with one nation below them
  • San Marino made history by scoring in their third competitive game in a row and the limbs will give you goosebumps
  • Belgium name first squad since Euro 2024 as two big-name players ruthlessly axed
  • France name first squad since Euro 2024 as Didier Deschamps axes three huge players