Match report
Romania Defeats San Marino 7-1 in World Cup Qualification
Romania
7–1
FT
San Marino
Nov 18, 2025
Romania delivered a dominant performance to defeat San Marino 7-1 in their World Cup Qualification Europe match. San Marino's N. Giacopetti scored an early goal, but Romania quickly turned the tide with multiple goals from key players like Ș. Baiaram, D. Man, and L. Munteanu, including two own goals that further widened the gap.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Romania 7–1 San Marino
- • N. Giacopetti (San Marino) opened the scoring in the 2nd minute
- • Romania's Ș. Baiaram scored in the 29th minute, assisted by F. Tanase
- • D. Man (Romania) found the back of the net in the 42nd minute, assisted by N. Bancu
- • Two own goals from San Marino players widened the gap
- • I. Hagi (Romania) and Andrei Rațiu (Romania) scored in the 76th and 82nd minutes respectively
- • L. Munteanu (Romania) sealed the win with a penalty in the 86th minute
Lineups
Romania
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 12 S. Tarnovanu (G)
- 2 A. Ratiu (D)
- 5 V. Ghita (D)
- 15 L. Eissat (D)
- 11 N. Bancu (D)
- 22 V. Dragomir (M)
- 6 V. Screciu (M)
- 19 F. Tanase (M)
- 20 D. Man (F)
- 9 D. Birligea (F)
- 7 S. Baiaram (F)
Substitutes
- 1 I. Radu
- 16 M. Aioani
- 3 B. Racovitan
- 4 A. Rus
- 8 A. Chipciu
- 10 I. Hagi
- 13 L. Munteanu
- 14 D. Olaru
- 17 D. Miculescu
- 18 R. Marin
- 21 C. Petrila
- 23 D. Sorescu
San Marino
Formation: 4-5-1
Starting XI
- 1 E. Colombo (G)
- 4 F. Fabbri (D)
- 14 G. Valentini (D)
- 6 D. Rossi
- 11 A. Riccardi
- 8 S. Pancotti (M)
- 17 A. Golinucci
- 23 M. Valli Casadei (M)
- 22 M. Mularoni
- 18 S. Zannoni (M)
- 19 N. Giacopetti (F)
Substitutes
- 13 M. Zavoli
- 16 M. De Angelis
- 2 G. Benvenuti
- 3 G. Capicchioni
- 5 M. Cevoli
- 7 M. Vitaioli
- 10 F. Berardi
- 12 A. Tosi
- 20 N. Sensoli
- 21 L. Lazzari
Timeline
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2' San Marino Goal · Normal GoalN. Giacopetti
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13' Romania Goal · Own GoalD. Rossi
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29' Romania Goal · Normal GoalȘ. Baiaram · Assist: F. Tanase
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41' San Marino Card · Yellow CardS. Pancotti
Foul
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42' Romania Goal · Normal GoalD. Man · Assist: N. Bancu
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46' San Marino subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Rossi · On: G. Benvenuti
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46' Romania subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Screciu · On: Razvan Marin
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57' Romania Goal · Own GoalG. Valentini
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63' Romania subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Tanase · On: I. Hagi
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63' Romania subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Birligea · On: L. Munteanu
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63' San Marino subst · Substitution 2Off: Filippo Fabbri · On: A. Tosi
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75' Romania subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Man · On: C. Petrila
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75' San Marino subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Giacopetti · On: M. Vitaioli
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76' Romania Goal · Normal GoalI. Hagi · Assist: Ș. Baiaram
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82' Romania Goal · Normal GoalAndrei Rațiu
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84' San Marino Card · Yellow CardAlberto Riccardi
Foul
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86' Romania Goal · PenaltyL. Munteanu
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87' San Marino subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Pancotti · On: G. Capicchioni
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89' San Marino Card · Yellow CardAlessandro Golinucci
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Romania | San Marino |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 62% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 25 | 3 |
| Corners | 6 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 631 | 199 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 13 | 1 |
| xG | 5.25 | 0.21 |
| Shots off Target | 11 | 2 |
| Possession | 76% | 24% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 551 | 123 |
| Shots Inside Box | 19 | 2 |
| Saves | 0 | 8 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Romania's own goal in the 13th minute marked the turning point, as they quickly responded with two more goals to lead 3-1
- ▸ Romania's fourth goal by I. Hagi in the 76th minute solidified their dominance, adding to their advantage and ensuring a comfortable victory