Match report

San Marino Stuns Liechtenstein 3-1 in UEFA Nations League

Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein
1–3
FT
San Marino
San Marino
Nov 18, 2024

San Marino stunned Liechtenstein with a 3-1 victory in their UEFA Nations League encounter. Liechtenstein took the lead through A. Sele, but San Marino rallied with goals from L. Lazzari, N. Nanni (penalty), and Alessandro Golinucci to secure a remarkable win. The match saw several key substitutions and multiple yellow cards, underscoring the intensity of the contest.

Key Facts

  • Liechtenstein took the early lead with a goal from A. Sele (40')
  • San Marino equalized with L. Lazzari's goal (46')
  • N. Nanni scored a penalty (66') to put San Marino ahead
  • Alessandro Golinucci sealed the win with a goal (76')
  • Liechtenstein had multiple yellow cards, notably Sandro Wieser (49'), Lars Traber (65'), and Martin Marxer (77')

Lineups

Liechtenstein

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Büchel (G)
  • 5 M. Marxer (D)
  • 10 S. Wieser (D)
  • 4 L. Traber (D)
  • 20 S. Wolfinger (M)
  • 14 L. Meier (M)
  • 7 M. Büchel (M)
  • 8 A. Sele (M)
  • 3 M. Göppel (M)
  • 9 F. Sağlam (F)
  • 16 F. Notaro (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 K. Kindle
  • 22 L. Kranz
  • 18 E. Zünd
  • 11 S. Schlegel
  • 19 P. Ospelt
  • 23 A. Hasler
  • 15 F. Wolfinger
  • 21 L. Lo Russo
  • 6 L. Graber
  • 2 N. Beck
  • 12 G. Foser
  • 17 S. Lüchinger

San Marino

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Colombo (G)
  • 4 F. Fabbri (D)
  • 16 G. Valentini (D)
  • 14 T. Benvenuti (D)
  • 12 A. Tosi (D)
  • 11 A. Contadini (M)
  • 18 S. Zannoni (M)
  • 23 M. Battistini (M)
  • 21 L. Lazzari (M)
  • 10 F. Berardi (M)
  • 9 N. Nanni (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 N. Sensoli
  • 17 A. Golinucci
  • 22 M. Mularoni
  • 7 M. Vitaioli
  • 19 N. Giacopetti
  • 13 M. Zavoli
  • 15 M. Pasolini
  • 2 G. Benvenuti
  • 6 D. Rossi
  • 5 S. Franciosi
  • 3 P. Amici
  • 8 E. Golinucci

Timeline

  1. Liechtenstein
    40' Liechtenstein Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Sele · Assist: F. Luque-Notaro
  2. San Marino
    46' San Marino Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Lazzari · Assist: Andrea Contadini
  3. Liechtenstein
    49' Liechtenstein Card · Yellow Card
    Sandro Wieser

    Foul

  4. San Marino
    60' San Marino Card · Yellow Card
    F. Berardi

    Foul

  5. San Marino
    61' San Marino subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Berardi · On: N. Sensoli
  6. San Marino
    62' San Marino subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Zannoni · On: Alessandro Golinucci
  7. Liechtenstein
    65' Liechtenstein Card · Yellow Card
    Lars Traber

    Foul

  8. San Marino
    66' San Marino Goal · Penalty
    N. Nanni
  9. Liechtenstein
    70' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Meier · On: Kenny Kindle
  10. San Marino
    71' San Marino Card · Yellow Card
    N. Sensoli

    Foul

  11. Liechtenstein
    71' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Büchel · On: L. Kranz
  12. San Marino
    75' San Marino subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Lazzari · On: M. Mularoni
  13. San Marino
    76' San Marino Goal · Normal Goal
    Alessandro Golinucci · Assist: A. Tosi
  14. Liechtenstein
    77' Liechtenstein Card · Yellow Card
    Martin Marxer

    Foul

  15. Liechtenstein
    78' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Wolfinger · On: E. Zünd
  16. Liechtenstein
    84' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Martin Marxer · On: S. Schlegel
  17. Liechtenstein
    84' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Luque-Notaro · On: P. Ospelt
  18. San Marino
    85' San Marino subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Andrea Contadini · On: M. Vitaioli
  19. San Marino
    85' San Marino subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Nanni · On: N. Giacopetti
  20. San Marino
    86' San Marino Card · Yellow Card
    M. Battistini

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Liechtenstein San Marino
Fouls 15 15
Pass Accuracy 77% 72%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards
Total Shots 13 16
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 422 307
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 3 5
xG
Shots off Target 6 9
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented
Accurate Passes 323 221
Shots Inside Box 6 12
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • San Marino equalized quickly with L. Lazzari's goal in the 46th minute, setting the tone for a strong second half
  • N. Nanni's penalty in the 66th minute shifted momentum in San Marino's favor, providing a crucial psychological boost