Lorenzo Lazzari, Nicola Nanni and Alessandro Golinucci all scored to defeat Liechtenstein 3-1, which was only their second victory since 2004.

It was also their second victory this season against Liechtenstein, another small state that has become something of a soccer rival.

Sensationally, it was the first time Sam Marino had scored more than two goals in a match since his first official international match in 1987.

Topping the fourth division Nations League standings, ahead of Gibraltar and Lichtenstein, was a glorious moment for the team ranked 210th and last in the Fifa world rankings.

With a population of just 30,000, San Marino has become known as a favorite, if not a favorite, against larger teams in European qualifying matches.