Lithuania's recent victory over the Netherlands, a match between two of Europe's lowest-ranked teams, has sparked curiosity about which team has scored against England. To find the answer, we must look back at past football history.
According to records, Northern Ireland holds this distinction as the lowest-ranked team to score against England. The goal was achieved in 2005 during a Windsor Park match when David Healy scored a winner.
Another low-ranking side that beat England is San Marino, who scored in November 1993 after just eight seconds of playtime. This incredible feat took place at a time when the Fifa rankings had not yet been established for all countries.
However, there's another notable example: Kazakhstan. In October 2008, the team lost 5-1 to England but still managed to score during that match.
These examples highlight how lower-ranked teams have made headlines by scoring against higher-ranking opponents.
According to records, Northern Ireland holds this distinction as the lowest-ranked team to score against England. The goal was achieved in 2005 during a Windsor Park match when David Healy scored a winner.
Another low-ranking side that beat England is San Marino, who scored in November 1993 after just eight seconds of playtime. This incredible feat took place at a time when the Fifa rankings had not yet been established for all countries.
However, there's another notable example: Kazakhstan. In October 2008, the team lost 5-1 to England but still managed to score during that match.
These examples highlight how lower-ranked teams have made headlines by scoring against higher-ranking opponents.
You think it's weird that lowly teams can knock out top ones? 
Still, gotta respect those underdogs! 8-second goal in San Marino? 
What's the payout for that? 
. And what about that San Marino goal in 8 seconds? That's some next-level football skills, right? But I'm not buying it 
. There's gotta be more to this story... maybe something about the referees or the officials?
. I mean, it's not like they're playing with superstars or anything. And the fact that Northern Ireland and Kazakhstan did score against them is pretty impressive in its own way. It just goes to show that anyone can have a good day on the pitch if they get their chances.
. Like San Marino's 8-second goal, that's just wild 
. And Kazakhstan losing 5-1 but still managing to score? That's like the ultimate underdog story 
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. Its always inspiring to see underdogs pull off surprises, like San Marino's 8-second goal or Kazakhstan's score despite being 5-1 down 
. I mean, those teams might not have all the resources, but they've got heart and determination 
. And who knows, maybe their small size can be a advantage in certain situations... just imagine if England had to face a team that's always on the back foot, never giving up 
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. I mean, can you imagine if San Marino had a team of professional players? They'd probably be one of the top teams in Europe 
? it's insane! i'm loving this weird bit of history where low-key teams come out swinging 
and david healy's winner for northern ireland is a great one too 
, who wants a team that can lose badly by 4 goals and then suddenly score? That just doesn't add up for me. I mean, San Marino scored in like, seconds, what's the explanation behind that? Was the goal even counted as a legit goal or was it just a weird technicality? 
That kind of crazy comebacks are always on my radar when it comes to football.
so i was reading about this and i couldn't believe san marino scored a goal in 8 seconds 
that's insane! kazakhstan beat england too but then lost by like 4 goals? 
and san marino's 8 second goal? insane! who needs an 8 second goal when u can have one with just 88 minutes of playtime lol. but for real, these lower ranked teams have to be the most inspiring examples out there. they're like proof that anything is possible even if ur not the favorite to win
i mean think about it low ranked teams like kazakhstan and san marino are literally doing the impossible like who would've thought they could score against england lol but then again northern ireland also did that back in 2005 which is even crazier cuz david healy scored a winner 
Maybe it's time for the smaller teams to take over Europe 
they just had an off game? and what's up with the Fifa rankings being all wonky back in 1993? seems like they should be more consistent. on a side note, I'm still waiting for someone from a low-ranked team to beat England 
i remember reading about kazakhstan scoring in 2008 too. its crazy how those teams can pull off upsets