San Marino, what a letdown in Albania: a stunning victory was within reach, but Asllani saved the Eagles from embarrassment

San Marino Nearly Pulls Off an Upset in Albania. San Marino came close to a draw in Tirana against the Eagles in the match for Matchday 4 of Group 1 in League C of the Nations League, but fell 2-1 in stoppage time, just when a draw seemed within reach.

The hosts struggled considerably against the team from San Marino, which stayed in the game despite Asllani’s spectacular goal in the 11th minute: the former Inter player put his team up 1-0 with a long-range shot off a rebound.

San Marino kept their composure and managed to prevent any further goals, and in the second half they sensationally brought the match back on track when Lazzari scored in the 65th minute to make it 1-1, capitalizing on a through ball from the attacking third. There were huge celebrations for the Biancazzurri, but in the 91st minute came the cruel twist: Asllani again, this time from the penalty spot, scored the 2-1 goal that allowed Rolando Maran’s team to clinch the match.

In the standings, Albania takes the lead in the group with 9 points, ahead of Belarus and Finland with 7, while San Marino remains at zero points, having scored one goal and conceded sixteen.