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San Marino football Nations League developments
Overview
San Marino football activities have transitioned from domestic women’s club competition to international men’s fixtures. Following a historic promotion to League C of the Nations League, the national team faced a difficult campaign in Group C1. After a 3-0 loss to Albania on September 29, the two nations met again on October 6 at the Air Albania Stadium.
Ahead of the return fixture, Albania sought to reclaim the top of the group following a loss to Finland. Albanian coach Rolando Maran confirmed roster changes, including goalkeeper Mario Dajsinani replacing the disqualified Etrit Berisha. San Marino, having lost all previous group games without scoring, entered the match with coach Roberto Cevoli hoping the large stadium would provide motivation.
Albania secured a 2-1 victory in a dramatic match. Kristjan Asllani opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a long-range strike, but San Marino’s Lorenzo Lazzari equalized in the 66th minute following an assist from Lorenzo Capicchioni. The match appeared to be heading toward a historic draw for San Marino until the 93rd minute, when a VAR review resulted in a penalty for Albania following a handball by Filippo Fabbri. Asllani converted the penalty to complete his brace and seal the win.
Despite the victory, Albanian players and media expressed frustration. Captain Berat Gjimshiti criticized the team’s lack of cohesion and individualistic play, while coach Rolando Maran expressed dissatisfaction with the performance despite the three points. Striker Mirlind Daku noted the match served as a lesson in “not underestimating opponents.” The result moved Albania to the top of Group C1 with 9 points, ahead of Belarus and Finland, while the defeat confirmed San Marino’s relegation to Division D.
Entities
San Marino National Football Team · Albania national football team · Rolando Maran · Air Albania Stadium · Rey Manaj
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Anis Mehmeti scored the opening goal in the 21st minute.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Myrto Uzuni scored the second goal in the 27th minute.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Lorenzo Lazzari equalized for San Marino in the 66th minute.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rei Manaj scored the third goal in the 65th minute.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Albania took first place in their Nations League group.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Albania defeated San Marino 2-1 in a Nations League match.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Kristjan Asllani scored for Albania in the 11th minute.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Asllani scored a second goal via a penalty in the 90th minute or later.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Albania secured its second consecutive victory in the Nations League.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The victory moved Albania to the top of Group C1 with 9 points.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The goal was Anis Mehmeti's first for the Albanian national team.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Coach Rolando Maran gave a debut to player Sina.
Timeline
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[SPORTS] 18 sourcesAlbania beats San Marino 2-1 in dramatic Nations League victory
Albania defeated San Marino 2-1 in a dramatic UEFA Nations League match, with Kristjan Asllani scoring both goals, including a 93rd-minute penalty following a VAR review.
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[SPORTS] 12 sourcesAlbania hosts San Marino in UEFA Nations League fixture
Albania hosts San Marino at the Air Albania Stadium in a crucial UEFA Nations League fixture, seeking to reclaim the top of Group C1 after a recent loss to Finland.
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[SPORTS] 18 sourcesAlbania defeats San Marino 3-0 in Nations League
Albania defeated San Marino 3-0 in the UEFA Nations League, with goals from Anis Mehmeti, Myrto Uzuni, and Rey Manaj, maintaining their position at the top of Group C1.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesSan Marino national football team earns promotion to League C
San Marino's national football team has secured promotion to League C of the Nations League following a successful campaign including a notable away win against Liechtenstein.
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[SPORTS] 4 sourcesSan Marino football prepares for Nations League matches against Finland and Albania
San Marino's national football team will host Finland and Albania in upcoming Nations League matches at the San Marino Stadium, with tickets now available for purchase.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesSan Marino women's football team to begin season in Coppa Italia
The San Marino women's football team begins its season this Sunday in a Coppa Italia Women preliminary match against Catania, following a season presentation at Marlù.
Sources
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