San Marino made history on Thursday by securing their first-ever competitive win, defeating Liechtenstein 1-0 in the UEFA Nations League.
This victory ends a remarkable 20-year winless streak, with their last win occurring in 2004, also against Liechtenstein.
Though not a high-profile match, San Marino, ranked 210th in FIFA standings, achieved a landmark result thanks to a 53rd-minute goal from 19-year-old Nicko Sensoli.
His strike, following a defensive error by Liechtenstein, sparked jubilant celebrations among the home fans and ended a run of 140 competitive matches without a win.
Since 2004, San Marino had experienced a long series of defeats, with only two victories in 206 matches overall.
Thursday’s win not only boosts the morale of players and fans but also puts San Marino at the top of Group 1 in League D of the Nations League, alongside Gibraltar.
The team will aim to build on this success as they prepare for their next match against Moldova, seeking to maintain their newfound momentum.
