Historic Victory: San Marino's Soccer Triumph After Two Decades

San Marino's national soccer team achieves its first competitive win in two decades, defeating Liechtenstein 1-0 in the Nations League. The victory is attributed to the San Marino Academy, which helps young players develop. The team is optimistic about future success, gearing up for upcoming matches.

San Marino's national soccer team has finally broken its two-decade-long dry spell with a historic 1-0 victory over Liechtenstein in the Nations League—its first competitive win in 141 matches.

The tiny republic, with a population of just 33,000, saw 19-year-old Nicko Sensoli scoring the winning goal, marking a significant milestone for the team and the country.

San Marino's soccer federation president, Marco Tura, credited the success to the San Marino Academy, which has allowed young players like Sensoli to hone their skills locally. The victory has positioned San Marino at the top of Group D1, as they eagerly anticipate more wins in the upcoming games against Gibraltar and Liechtenstein.

(With inputs from agencies.)