San Marino Ends 140-Game Winless Streak and 20 Years of Wait With 1-0 Win Over Liechtenstein in UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Competition
It was the first competitive win for San Marino as Nicko Sensoli’s strike in the second half ended team’s 140-game winless streak. Ironically San Marino’s last win in a football match came against Liechtenstein in a friendly match.
A goal from Nicko Sensoli ended the San Marino National Football Team’s wait for a win in a competitive match. Facing Liechtenstein National Football Team in the UEFA Nations League 2024-25 competition the bottom-placed side was winless in 140 games. But impressive offensive play and some gutsy defending allowed the side to register their first competitive win in 20 years. In 2024 San Marino defeated Liechtenstein in a friendly match. Portugal 2–1 Croatia, UEFA Nations League 2024–25: Cristiano Ronaldo Creates History, Diogo Dalot Scores as A Selecao Prevails.
San Marino Ends 140-Game Winless Streak and 20 Years of Wait
SAN MARINO HAVE WON THEIR FIRST-EVER COMPETITIVE MATCH 🇸🇲
With a population ~33K, the microstate previously held a competitive record of 0-5-171 😳
This is only their second-ever win as a footballing nation, the last coming in April 2004 👏 pic.twitter.com/pSlA9nDgtp
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) September 5, 2024
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