Finland defeats San Marino 7–0 in Nations League opener

UEFA Nations League Finland national football team Joel Pohjanpalo hat-trick San Marino

Finland secured a dominant 7–0 victory against San Marino in their UEFA Nations League opener. The match, played in Serravalle, stands as the largest away win in the history of the Finnish men's national football team.

Joel Pohjanpalo led the scoring with a hat-trick, including a final goal from a penalty. His performance brought his international tally to 22 goals, placing him fourth on Finland's all-time scoring list behind Teemu Pukki, Jari Litmanen, and Mikael Forssell. Leo Walta contributed two goals, while Adrian Svanbäck scored on his international debut and Benjamin Källman added one.

San Marino's performance was further hampered by a red card issued to Alessandro Golinucci in the 51st minute. Finland's head coach, Jacob Friis, expressed satisfaction with the team's offensive display and the rapid start to the match.

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Finland national football team · Jacob Friis · Joel Pohjanpalo · Leo Walta · San Marino National Football Team

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[● 2 SOURCES] The 7–0 victory is Finland's largest-ever away win. www.ilkkapohjalainen.fi · yle.fi
[● 2 SOURCES] Adrian Svanbäck scored in his international debut. www.ilkkapohjalainen.fi · yle.fi
[● 2 SOURCES] Benjamin Källman scored one goal. www.ilkkapohjalainen.fi · yle.fi
[● 3 SOURCES] Joel Pohjanpalo scored a hat-trick. www.ilkkapohjalainen.fi · yle.fi · www.marca.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Alessandro Golinucci received a red card in the 51st minute. www.ilkkapohjalainen.fi · www.marca.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Joel Pohjanpalo has scored 22 goals for the Finnish national team. www.ilkkapohjalainen.fi · www.marca.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Leo Walta scored two goals. www.ilkkapohjalainen.fi · yle.fi · www.marca.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Finland defeated San Marino 7–0 in a UEFA Nations League match. www.ilkkapohjalainen.fi · yle.fi · www.marca.com