Almost ten years have passed – but no one in San Marino has forgotten that magical November evening in 1993.
– When we came back to San Marino from Bologna, where the match against England had been played, the football association had organized a party in a restaurant. The guests stood up and gave us a standing ovation when we arrived, remembers the great match hero Davide Gualtieri.
When I ask the president of the football association, Giorgio Crescentini, about the match – which is the country’s biggest football experience – he is moved.
– How is that possible? he wonders rhetorically, pausing.
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The article was originally published Published September 6, 2024. and is written by Marcus Christenson.
San Marino-Inghilterra 1993
Remembering San Marino’s Magical Night: The 1993 Draw Against England
Almost ten years have passed, but the memory of that magical November evening in 1993 still resonates with the people of San Marino. It was a night that will forever be etched in the hearts of San Marino’s football fans, a night that brought pride and joy to the small nation.
The match in question was a World Cup qualifier between San Marino and England, played in Bologna, Italy. On that fateful evening, the San Marino national team achieved the unthinkable, holding mighty England to a 1-1 draw. This result was nothing short of a miracle, considering San Marino’s humble footballing pedigree.
According to Davide Gualtieri, the hero of that match, the team was treated like royalty upon their return to San Marino. “When we came back to San Marino from Bologna, where the match against England had been played, the football association had organized a party in a restaurant. The guests stood up and gave us a standing ovation when we arrived,” he recalled [[1]]. The president of the football association, Giorgio Crescentini, was visibly moved when asked about the match, which remains the country’s biggest football experience [[1]].
San Marino’s football history is marked by struggles, with the team having lost all but 12 of their over 200 matches played, winning only twice [[2]]. Both of their victories came against Liechtenstein, a fellow minnow in international football. Despite these challenges, the San Marino national team has continued to persevere, with their 1993 draw against England serving as a beacon of hope and inspiration.
In recent years, San Marino’s football fortunes have not improved significantly. According to recent results, the team has struggled to find wins, with a record of 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses in 5 matches in 2024 [[3]]. The team’s overall record in 2023 was not encouraging either, with 10 losses in 10 matches, scoring just 3 goals while conceding 31 [[1]].
However, despite these setbacks, the memory of that magical night in 1993 continues to inspire the people of San Marino. It serves as a reminder that even the smallest of nations can achieve greatness with determination, hard work, and a bit of luck.
San Marino’s 1993 draw against England will forever be remembered as a historic moment in the country’s football history. It was a night that brought pride and joy to the people of San Marino, and its legacy continues to inspire future generations of footballers. As the team continues to navigate the challenges of international football, they can always draw inspiration from that magical November evening in 1993.
References:
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SanMarinonationalfootballteamresults”>[[2]]
<a href="https://eu-football.info/matches.php?id=173″>[[3]]
San Marino-Inghilterra 1993
Remembering San Marino’s Magical Night: The 1993 Draw Against England
Almost ten years have passed, but the memory of that magical November evening in 1993 still resonates with the people of San Marino. It was a night that will forever be etched in the hearts of San Marino’s football fans, a night that brought pride and joy to the small nation.
The match in question was a World Cup qualifier between San Marino and England, played in Bologna, Italy. On that fateful evening, the San Marino national team achieved the unthinkable, holding mighty England to a 1-1 draw. This result was nothing short of a miracle, considering San Marino’s humble footballing pedigree.
According to Davide Gualtieri, the hero of that match, the team was treated like royalty upon their return to San Marino. “When we came back to San Marino from Bologna, where the match against England had been played, the football association had organized a party in a restaurant. The guests stood up and gave us a standing ovation when we arrived,” he recalled [[1]]. The president of the football association, Giorgio Crescentini, was visibly moved when asked about the match, which remains the country’s biggest football experience [[1]].
San Marino’s football history is marked by struggles, with the team having lost all but 12 of their over 200 matches played, winning only twice [[2]]. Both of their victories came against Liechtenstein, a fellow minnow in international football. Despite these challenges, the San Marino national team has continued to persevere, with their 1993 draw against England serving as a beacon of hope and inspiration.
In recent years, San Marino’s football fortunes have not improved significantly. According to recent results, the team has struggled to find wins, with a record of 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses in 5 matches in 2024 [[3]]. The team’s overall record in 2023 was not encouraging either, with 10 losses in 10 matches, scoring just 3 goals while conceding 31 [[1]].
However, despite these setbacks, the memory of that magical night in 1993 continues to inspire the people of San Marino. It serves as a reminder that even the smallest of nations can achieve greatness with determination, hard work, and a bit of luck.
San Marino’s 1993 draw against England will forever be remembered as a historic moment in the country’s football history. It was a night that brought pride and joy to the people of San Marino, and its legacy continues to inspire future generations of footballers. As the team continues to navigate the challenges of international football, they can always draw inspiration from that magical November evening.
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