“We are witnessing history” – Fans THRILLED as San Marino claims first-ever away victory to earn promotion in Nations League
Fans were ecstatic as San Marino claimed promotion to League C of the UEFA Nations League with a 3-1 win over Liechtenstein.
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San Marino have earned progression to League C in the Nations League (Via UEFA.com & X/@centregoals)
San Marino hadn’t won an away game in its history up until Monday. The ‘La Serenissima’ needed a win over Liechtenstein to secure promotion to UEFA Nations League tier C and they certainly did it in style.
The 3-1 victory marked San Marino’s first-ever three-goal game and away win. Additionally, all three of its victories have come against the same opposition. The result was even more special for the victors as they came from behind to secure promotion.
San Marino was trailing by a goal in the 40th minute when Aron Sele found the top right corner for Liechtenstein. It then turned things in the second half, with Lorenzo Lazzari‘s right-footed finish into the bottom right corner putting it on level terms.
In the 66th minute, Nicola Nanni put his side in front after confidently converting the penalty he won by firing into the bottom right corner. San Marino secured the win with a third goal in the 76th minute when Alessandro Golinucci did well to find the net from the center of the box.
Fans react to San Marino’s historic win in the Nations League
Fans on social media celebrated San Marino’s win. One fan said that one couldn’t help but be happy to see a country like San Marino finally starting to win games. Another added that it is surprising to see how the country managed to win all its games at the expense of Liechtenstein.
Some even joked that San Marino is presently living through its ‘golden generation’. Some fans couldn’t believe that the county managed to top its group and secure promotion. Here are some of the fan reactions to San Marino’s win:
It is @SanMarino_FA's happy day pic.twitter.com/vYUiTxn7oE
— DG Bet (@DGbet_official) November 18, 2024
These players will never have to buy a drink in San Marino again
— விக்னேஷ் வாசு (@vicky190295) November 18, 2024
— Serkan Ergun (@_serkan_ergun_) November 18, 2024
Just 2 wins in the last 138games?
— S A M U E L (@Samuel__szn) November 18, 2024
Now i understand why this win means so much to them
Weldone??
San Marino when they meet Liechtenstein. pic.twitter.com/TjYreXs0oB
— la_masia (parody) (@brighthinking2) November 19, 2024
— San Marino fan account (@SanMarino_FA) November 18, 2024
The battle of mid but congrats to san marino!!??
— messiXtra? (@FCB_RSA) November 18, 2024
Three goals in one match before gta six
— Halfcast (@Half_cast01) November 18, 2024
With two wins, a draw, and a loss, San Marino ended its historic Nations League campaign with seven points. Gibraltar finished second in the group and will take part in the promotion playoffs.
In an international break where Cristiano Ronaldo scored a bicycle kick and Erling Haaland bagged a hat-trick, San Marino’s inspirational story warmed hearts. The country will play its first game in League C in March 2025.
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