San Marino, the world’s lowest-ranked national team, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by securing promotion to Group C of the UEFA Nations League for the first time in their history. The historic achievement came after a remarkable 3-1 victory over Liechtenstein, marking several unprecedented feats for the nation.
This win represents San Marino’s first-ever away victory and the first time the team scored three goals in a single match. Earlier in the campaign, they celebrated their first competitive win by defeating Liechtenstein in September.
The post-match celebrations were nothing short of iconic, with players and fans rejoicing over what is widely regarded as one of the most significant victories in football history. San Marino’s triumph has captured attention across the globe, highlighting the team’s resilience and determination.
A San Marino fan account on X described this group of players as a “golden generation,” emphasizing their remarkable accomplishments:
First win in 20 years
First-ever competitive win
Biggest win in history
First-ever comeback win
First promotion to Nations League Group C
Another unofficial fan account, San Marino Futbol, also celebrated the historic achievement, stating: “A legendary team that will go down in history! San Marino’s greatest team of all time has done the impossible!”
What a time to be a San Marino fan!
By: Ibidunni Doyinsola
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