San Marino stage comeback
Wednesday, August 20, 2003
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Liechtenstein 2-2 San Marino Liechtenstein throw away an early two-goal lead to draw.
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Liechtenstein 2-2 San Marino
Perfect start
Hörmann recently succeeded Ralf Loose as Liechtenstein coach, and was keen to impress in this friendly international in Vaduz. The hosts got off to an excellent start, as Mario Frick and Franz Burgmeier sent the Rheinpark stadium into raptures, putting Liechtenstein 2-0 up with goals on 16 and 23 minutes respectively.
Marani dismissed
However, San Marino refused to accept defeat and, thanks to goals from Bryan Gasperoni and Nicola Ciacci managed to pull level before half-time. Then, when victory looked within their grasp, San Marino had Michele Marani dismissed 12 minutes from the end for a second yellow card.
Pride to play for
Neither side has any chance of qualifying for UEFA EURO 2004™, and both lie bottom of their respective groups. Liechtenstein play Group 6 leaders Turkey on 6 September, before travelling to England on 10 September. San Marino have only one game left in Group 4, against Sweden on 6 September.
