WATCH: Wild celebrations as San Marino score away goal for first time in 14 years

The historic goal was the cause of raucous celebration, both on the pitch and online.

By Stephen Barry

San Marino suffered a 6-0 loss to England last week that just about sums up their footballing history: few goals scored, many more conceded and endless defeats.

So when they scored a goal – their first competitive away goal in 14 years no less – it was the cause of raucous celebration, both on the pitch and online.

10-man Lithuania were the victims, having to watch on as the San Marino bench emptied for an all-in celebration with their hero, Matteo Vitaioli.

The San Marino Twitter account got a tad excited too!

And then there was the reaction of everyone else…

...SAN MARINO SCORE!!!

LIVE VIDEO FOOTAGE OF AWAY FANS https://t.co/2YSp0TBC8k

— FantasyYIRMA (@FantasyYIRMA) September 8, 2015

San Marino have scored an away goal for the first time since 2001! https://t.co/C7FhjxGFss

— Dan (@iDanTheGunner) September 8, 2015

It wasn’t enough for the microstate though, as Lithuania’s Lukas Spalvis broke their hearts with a 92nd-minute winner.

At least they’ll always have this moment…

The moment San Marino scored their first away goal in over 14 years. Scenes. pic.twitter.com/g9XO8eGLHF

— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) September 8, 2015