San Marino

2024 - 9 - 5

San Marino Scores a Historic Win: The Underdogs are BACK!

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Get ready to cheer for the world's lowest-ranked team as San Marino ends a 20-year winless streak with a thrilling 1-0 victory over Liechtenstein!

In an astonishing turn of fate, San Marino, the team often dubbed the world's lowest-ranked football squad, has finally smashed their winless curse that lasted an agonizing 20 years! Last Thursday, in a nail-biting UEFA Nations League match against Liechtenstein, San Marino snatched a long-awaited victory with a stunning 1-0 scoreline. The moment was monumental, marking San Marino’s very first competitive win ever and their first win in any game since 2004. Fans around the globe raised their coffee mugs in celebration, perhaps wondering if underdogs everywhere could do the same!

The winning goal came courtesy of Giacomo Benvenuti, who sent a hopeful ball into the penalty area, sparking a moment of indecision in the opposing defense. It was then that Matteo Sensoli seized the opportunity, pouncing like a hawk and sliding the ball into the net. The eruption of cheer from fans was unimaginable, echoing the elation of a country that often found itself on the back foot in the football world. Does this victory mean that the winds are changing for San Marino? Only time will tell, but for now, they’ll bask in their superstar status, proud to shed the title of “world’s worst team.”

As the celebrations continued, players and supporters alike reflected on their long, 140-match winless streak, a symbol of perseverance and hope. Some might say that it took a small army of leprechauns to put the magic back into San Marino’s boots, and who could argue? This victory might just light a spark of resurgence in their future matches, turning the tale of underdogs into a remarkable comeback story. After all, every great football saga needs its heroine!

In the wake of this historical triumph, it's worth noting that globally, countless teams have faced similar droughts, only to rise against adversity in spectacular ways. San Marino's match against Liechtenstein serves as an inspiring reminder that success is found in resilience. And here comes the kicker – the win also coincided with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring his 900th career goal! Talk about sharing the spotlight! The legends of the game just might need to look in the rearview mirror as our resilient warriors from San Marino trailblaze their way into a glorious new chapter of football history.

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San Marino celebrate first win for 20 years with 1-0 victory over ... (The New York Times)

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World's lowest-ranked nation ends 20-year, 140-match winless streak (Fox Sports)

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Nicko Sensoli scored in the 53rd minute against Liechtenstein to give the landlocked microstate its historic triumph - triggering scenes of jubilation.

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San Marino, world's worst team, score 1st win in 20 years - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

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