The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a goalless draw against Seychelles in a friendly on Thursday, while Estonia got the better of Malta 2-1 in a Nations League fixture on the same day.
San Marino will host Estonia in a UEFA Nations League fixture at the San Marino Stadium on Monday night. The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a goalless draw against Seychelles in a friendly on Thursday, while Estonia got the better of Malta 2-1 in a Nations League fixture on the same day. The victory helped the visitors to consolidate their position at the summit of League D Group 2 with a perfect nine points from three games, while San Marino are languishing at the bottom of the three-team table, yet to open their account.
San Marino have only ever won one match since becoming an established footballing nation in 1990, when they defeated Liechtenstein 1-0 in a friendly in 2004. In their last Nations League match against Malta in June, Zach Muscat’s lone goal in the 50th-minute separated the two sides at T’ Qali National stadium. It was their third Nations League defeat in as many games this term. Estonia, on the other hand, have won all of their three games so far. In their last outing against Malta, goals from Rauno Sappinen and Henri Anier helped the Blueshirts secure all three points at A. Le Coq Arena.
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San Marino defender Dante Rossi is unavailable for Monday’s game because of suspension. Therefore Michele Cevoli is expected to join Fabbri at the heart of the defence. As for Estonia, Mattias Kait and Marten Kuusk are sidelined with injuries. Zenjov is likely to lead the line with Sappinenin support.
San Marino probable starting lineup: Benedettini, D’ Addario, Fabbri, Cevoli, Palazzi, Grandoni, Mularoni, Golinucci, Battistini, Ceccaroli, Vitaioli
Estonia probable starting lineup: Hein, Ojama, Purg, Tamm, Mets, Kallaste, Vastsuk, Soomets, Vassiljev, Zenjov, Sappinen
The Nations League match between San Marino and Estonia will take place at San Marino stadium Tuesday at 12:15 am IST.
San Marino vs Estonia | Key details |
Date | September 26 (San Marino) |
Venue | San Marino stadium |
Kickoff time in San Marino | 8:45 pm ( Monday) |
Kickoff time in Estonia | 9:45 pm (Monday) |
For the football fans in India, the live telecast of the match will be available on viaplay Estonia.