November 19 – San Marino, the world’s bottom-ranked workforce ranked 210th, made historical past Monday on an historic evening in Liechtenstein.
San Marino gained promotion to the third tier of the Nations League following their 3-1 away victory, defying the chances to complete high of Group D with seven factors from 4 video games. It was additionally the primary time that they had scored three targets in a single recreation as they got here from behind to report their second win within the marketing campaign.
San Marino have misplaced 199 of their 211 matches – and their solely three victories have all come in opposition to Liechtenstein.
However Monday evening’s win on the highway was further particular because it ensured promotion to League C as they completed a degree forward of Gibraltar.
There have been jubilant scenes at full-time as these on the bench sprinted on to the pitch to rejoice.
Roberto Cevoli, who managed a number of lower-league Italian sides earlier than changing into San Marino boss final yr, has now led them to 2 wins in 10 video games.
“These boys made historical past tonight,” stated Marco Tura, president of San Marino’s FA. “As individuals, as athletes, as males they’ve proven what they’re price. I cried with the boys.”
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